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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.15, 1,332.93 and 478.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.15, 1,332.93 and 478.63 is: 717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.15 : 1,332.93 = 478.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.15/1,332.93 = 478.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.15x = 1,332.93 × 478.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.15x = 637,986.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,986.15/889.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.52

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