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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.76, 1,333.82 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.76, 1,333.82 and 455.96 is: 683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.76 : 1,333.82 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.76/1,333.82 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.76x = 1,333.82 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.76x = 608,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,168.57/889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.52

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