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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.60, 1,332.80 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.60, 1,332.80 and 547.20 is: 819.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.60 : 1,332.80 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.60/1,332.80 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.60x = 1,332.80 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.60x = 729,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,308.16/889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.82

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