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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.11, 1,333.33 and 426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.11, 1,333.33 and 426.76 is: 639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.11 : 1,333.33 = 426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.11/1,333.33 = 426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.11x = 1,333.33 × 426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.11x = 569,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,007.51/889.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.97

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