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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.33, 1,334.35 and 478.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.33, 1,334.35 and 478.36 is: 717.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.33 : 1,334.35 = 478.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.33/1,334.35 = 478.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.33x = 1,334.35 × 478.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.33x = 638,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,299.67/889.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.73

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