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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.30, 1,332.12 and 595.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.30, 1,332.12 and 595.90 is: 892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.30 : 1,332.12 = 595.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.30/1,332.12 = 595.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.30x = 1,332.12 × 595.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.30x = 793,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,803.65/889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.62

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