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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.68, 1,334.52 and 583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.68, 1,334.52 and 583.47 is: 875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.68 : 1,334.52 = 583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.68/1,334.52 = 583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.68x = 1,334.52 × 583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.68x = 778,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,652.38/889.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.21

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