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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.25, 1,334.13 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.25, 1,334.13 and 264.56 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.25 : 1,334.13 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.25/1,334.13 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.25x = 1,334.13 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.25x = 352,954.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,954.77/889.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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