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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.79, 1,332.74 and 426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.79, 1,332.74 and 426.15 is: 638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.79 : 1,332.74 = 426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.79/1,332.74 = 426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.79x = 1,332.74 × 426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.79x = 567,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,948.22/889.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.30

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