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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.81, 1,333.99 and 547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.81, 1,333.99 and 547.09 is: 820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.81 : 1,333.99 = 547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.81/1,333.99 = 547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.81x = 1,333.99 × 547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.81x = 729,812.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,812.59/889.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.19

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