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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.74, 1,334.61 and 456.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.74, 1,334.61 and 456.62 is: 684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.74 : 1,334.61 = 456.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.74/1,334.61 = 456.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.74x = 1,334.61 × 456.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.74x = 609,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,409.62/889.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.93

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