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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.83, 1,334.75 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.83, 1,334.75 and 403.02 is: 604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.83 : 1,334.75 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.83/1,334.75 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.83x = 1,334.75 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.83x = 537,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,928.93/889.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.53

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