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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.60, 1,334.16 and 602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.60, 1,334.16 and 602.80 is: 904.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.60 : 1,334.16 = 602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.60/1,334.16 = 602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.60x = 1,334.16 × 602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.60x = 804,231.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,231.65/889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.04

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