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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.40, 1,333.68 and 576.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.40, 1,333.68 and 576.54 is: 864.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.40 : 1,333.68 = 576.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.40/1,333.68 = 576.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.40x = 1,333.68 × 576.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.40x = 768,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,919.87/889.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.54

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