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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.52, 1,334.40 and 504.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.52, 1,334.40 and 504.56 is: 756.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.52 : 1,334.40 = 504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.52/1,334.40 = 504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.52x = 1,334.40 × 504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.52x = 673,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,284.86/889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.91

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