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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.36, 1,333.08 and 599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.36, 1,333.08 and 599.44 is: 898.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.36 : 1,333.08 = 599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.36/1,333.08 = 599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.36x = 1,333.08 × 599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.36x = 799,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,101.48/889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.51

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