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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.81, 1,335.42 and 524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.81, 1,335.42 and 524.90 is: 787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.81 : 1,335.42 = 524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.81/1,335.42 = 524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.81x = 1,335.42 × 524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.81x = 700,965.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,965.30/889.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.77

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