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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.64, 1,334.44 and 402.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.64, 1,334.44 and 402.35 is: 603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.64 : 1,334.44 = 402.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.64/1,334.44 = 402.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.64x = 1,334.44 × 402.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.64x = 536,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,903.25/889.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.51

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