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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.82, 1,334.96 and 427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.82, 1,334.96 and 427.82 is: 641.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.82 : 1,334.96 = 427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.82/1,334.96 = 427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.82x = 1,334.96 × 427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.82x = 571,113.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,113.77/889.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.83

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