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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.24, 1,334.70 and 499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.24, 1,334.70 and 499.60 is: 749.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.24 : 1,334.70 = 499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.24/1,334.70 = 499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.24x = 1,334.70 × 499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.24x = 666,816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,816.12/889.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.87

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