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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.48, 1,333.38 and 674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.48, 1,333.38 and 674.02 is: 1,010.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.48 : 1,333.38 = 674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.48/1,333.38 = 674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.48x = 1,333.38 × 674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.48x = 898,724.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,724.79/889.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.39

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