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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.60, 1,334.42 and 499.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.60, 1,334.42 and 499.54 is: 749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.60 : 1,334.42 = 499.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.60/1,334.42 = 499.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.60x = 1,334.42 × 499.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.60x = 666,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,596.17/889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.32

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