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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.77, 1,334.07 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.77, 1,334.07 and 369.63 is: 554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.77 : 1,334.07 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.77/1,334.07 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.77x = 1,334.07 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.77x = 493,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,112.29/889.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.20

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