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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.62, 1,334.19 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.62, 1,334.19 and 376.50 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.62 : 1,334.19 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.62/1,334.19 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.62x = 1,334.19 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.62x = 502,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,322.54/889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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