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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.40, 1,334.52 and 560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.40, 1,334.52 and 560.28 is: 840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.40 : 1,334.52 = 560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.40/1,334.52 = 560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.40x = 1,334.52 × 560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.40x = 747,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,704.87/889.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.68

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