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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.68, 1,334.88 and 478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.68, 1,334.88 and 478.56 is: 718.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.68 : 1,334.88 = 478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.68/1,334.88 = 478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.68x = 1,334.88 × 478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.68x = 638,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,820.17/889.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.03

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