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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.44, 1,332.12 and 523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.44, 1,332.12 and 523.92 is: 784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.44 : 1,332.12 = 523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.44/1,332.12 = 523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.44x = 1,332.12 × 523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.44x = 697,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,924.31/889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.68

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