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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.18, 1,333.90 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.18, 1,333.90 and 600 is: 900.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.18 : 1,333.90 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.18/1,333.90 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.18x = 1,333.90 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.18x = 800,340
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,340/889.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.09

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