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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.30, 1,334.09 and 524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.30, 1,334.09 and 524.26 is: 786.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.30 : 1,334.09 = 524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.30/1,334.09 = 524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.30x = 1,334.09 × 524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.30x = 699,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,410.02/889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.47

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