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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.41, 1,334.01 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.41, 1,334.01 and 560.40 is: 840.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.41 : 1,334.01 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.41/1,334.01 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.41x = 1,334.01 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.41x = 747,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,579.20/889.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.53

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