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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.79, 1,334.57 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.79, 1,334.57 and 240.57 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.79 : 1,334.57 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.79/1,334.57 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.79x = 1,334.57 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.79x = 321,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,058.11/889.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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