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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.77, 1,335.24 and 403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.77, 1,335.24 and 403.23 is: 605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.77 : 1,335.24 = 403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.77/1,335.24 = 403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.77x = 1,335.24 × 403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.77x = 538,408.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,408.83/889.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.11

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