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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.13, 1,332.74 and 581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.13, 1,332.74 and 581.20 is: 871.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.13 : 1,332.74 = 581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.13/1,332.74 = 581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.13x = 1,332.74 × 581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.13x = 774,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,586.61/889.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.17

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