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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.38, 1,332.03 and 427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.38, 1,332.03 and 427.48 is: 640.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.38 : 1,332.03 = 427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.38/1,332.03 = 427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.38x = 1,332.03 × 427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.38x = 569,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,416.18/889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.24

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