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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.29, 1,334.88 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.29, 1,334.88 and 402.48 is: 604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.29 : 1,334.88 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.29/1,334.88 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.29x = 1,334.88 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.29x = 537,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,262.50/889.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.15

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