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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.45, 1,334.18 and 494.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.45, 1,334.18 and 494.38 is: 741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.45 : 1,334.18 = 494.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.45/1,334.18 = 494.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.45x = 1,334.18 × 494.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.45x = 659,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,597.13/889.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.58

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