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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.32, 1,336.41 and 524.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.32, 1,336.41 and 524.21 is: 787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.32 : 1,336.41 = 524.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.32/1,336.41 = 524.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.32x = 1,336.41 × 524.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.32x = 700,562.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,562.83/889.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.75

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