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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.28, 1,335.36 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.28, 1,335.36 and 549.44 is: 825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.28 : 1,335.36 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.28/1,335.36 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.28x = 1,335.36 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.28x = 733,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,700.20/889.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.05

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