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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.47, 1,333.49 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.47, 1,333.49 and 546.75 is: 819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.47 : 1,333.49 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.47/1,333.49 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.47x = 1,333.49 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.47x = 729,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,082.92/889.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.68

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