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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.70, 1,333.94 and 478.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.70, 1,333.94 and 478.43 is: 717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.70 : 1,333.94 = 478.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.70/1,333.94 = 478.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.70x = 1,333.94 × 478.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.70x = 638,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,187.85/889.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.31

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