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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.25, 1,332.96 and 499.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.25, 1,332.96 and 499.43 is: 748.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.25 : 1,332.96 = 499.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.25/1,332.96 = 499.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.25x = 1,332.96 × 499.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.25x = 665,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,713.55/889.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.63

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