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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.32, 1,334.14 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.32, 1,334.14 and 402.28 is: 603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.32 : 1,334.14 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.32/1,334.14 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.32x = 1,334.14 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.32x = 536,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,697.84/889.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.49

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