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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.36, 1,330.80 and 524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.36, 1,330.80 and 524.32 is: 784.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.36 : 1,330.80 = 524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.36/1,330.80 = 524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.36x = 1,330.80 × 524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.36x = 697,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,765.06/889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.57

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