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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.26, 1,333.41 and 473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.26, 1,333.41 and 473.01 is: 709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.26 : 1,333.41 = 473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.26/1,333.41 = 473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.26x = 1,333.41 × 473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.26x = 630,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,716.26/889.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.26

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