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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.80, 1,334.70 and 403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.80, 1,334.70 and 403.32 is: 604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.80 : 1,334.70 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.80/1,334.70 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.80x = 1,334.70 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.80x = 538,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,311.20/889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.98

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