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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.50, 1,333.77 and 581.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.50, 1,333.77 and 581.46 is: 871.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.50 : 1,333.77 = 581.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.50/1,333.77 = 581.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.50x = 1,333.77 × 581.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.50x = 775,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,533.90/889.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.88

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