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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.52, 1,333.96 and 504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.52, 1,333.96 and 504.88 is: 757.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.52 : 1,333.96 = 504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.52/1,333.96 = 504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.52x = 1,333.96 × 504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.52x = 673,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,489.72/889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.14

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