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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.60, 1,334.87 and 456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.60, 1,334.87 and 456.76 is: 685.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.60 : 1,334.87 = 456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.60/1,334.87 = 456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.60x = 1,334.87 × 456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.60x = 609,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,715.22/889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.38

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