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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.17, 1,333.54 and 395.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.17, 1,333.54 and 395.31 is: 592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.17 : 1,333.54 = 395.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.17/1,333.54 = 395.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.17x = 1,333.54 × 395.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.17x = 527,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,155.03/889.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.86

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