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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.26, 1,334.56 and 402.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.26, 1,334.56 and 402.65 is: 604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.26 : 1,334.56 = 402.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.26/1,334.56 = 402.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.26x = 1,334.56 × 402.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.26x = 537,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,358.51/889.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.28

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