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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.63, 1,334.58 and 427.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.63, 1,334.58 and 427.39 is: 641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.63 : 1,334.58 = 427.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.63/1,334.58 = 427.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.63x = 1,334.58 × 427.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.63x = 570,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,386.15/889.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.15

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