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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.34, 1,333.04 and 432.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.34, 1,333.04 and 432.38 is: 648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.34 : 1,333.04 = 432.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.34/1,333.04 = 432.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.34x = 1,333.04 × 432.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.34x = 576,374.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,374.25/889.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.10

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