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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.70, 1,334.18 and 427.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.70, 1,334.18 and 427.37 is: 640.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.70 : 1,334.18 = 427.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.70/1,334.18 = 427.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.70x = 1,334.18 × 427.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.70x = 570,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,192.91/889.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.88

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