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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.34, 1,334.46 and 402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.34, 1,334.46 and 402.26 is: 603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.34 : 1,334.46 = 402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.34/1,334.46 = 402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.34x = 1,334.46 × 402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.34x = 536,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,799.88/889.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.59

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