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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.72, 1,335.25 and 581.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.72, 1,335.25 and 581.48 is: 872.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.72 : 1,335.25 = 581.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.72/1,335.25 = 581.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.72x = 1,335.25 × 581.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.72x = 776,420.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,420.23/889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.66

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