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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.60, 1,331.52 and 503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.60, 1,331.52 and 503.68 is: 753.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.60 : 1,331.52 = 503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.60/1,331.52 = 503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.60x = 1,331.52 × 503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.60x = 670,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,659.99/889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.89

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