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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.37, 1,334.73 and 581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.37, 1,334.73 and 581.14 is: 872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.37 : 1,334.73 = 581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.37/1,334.73 = 581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.37x = 1,334.73 × 581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.37x = 775,661.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,661.33/889.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.15

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