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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.36, 1,334.75 and 402.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.36, 1,334.75 and 402.45 is: 604.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.36 : 1,334.75 = 402.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.36/1,334.75 = 402.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.36x = 1,334.75 × 402.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.36x = 537,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,170.14/889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.00

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