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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.26, 1,332.81 and 455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.26, 1,332.81 and 455.64 is: 682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.26 : 1,332.81 = 455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.26/1,332.81 = 455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.26x = 1,332.81 × 455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.26x = 607,281.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,281.55/889.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.91

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