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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.68, 1,334.46 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.68, 1,334.46 and 376.68 is: 564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.68 : 1,334.46 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.68/1,334.46 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.68x = 1,334.46 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.68x = 502,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,664.39/889.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.99

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