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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.55, 1,334.68 and 478.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.55, 1,334.68 and 478.58 is: 718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.55 : 1,334.68 = 478.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.55/1,334.68 = 478.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.55x = 1,334.68 × 478.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.55x = 638,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,743.28/889.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.05

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