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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.53, 1,334.79 and 478.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.53, 1,334.79 and 478.64 is: 718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.53 : 1,334.79 = 478.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.53/1,334.79 = 478.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.53x = 1,334.79 × 478.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.53x = 638,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,877.21/889.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.22

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