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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.83, 1,335.20 and 525.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.83, 1,335.20 and 525.33 is: 788.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.83 : 1,335.20 = 525.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.83/1,335.20 = 525.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.83x = 1,335.20 × 525.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.83x = 701,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,417.99/889.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.26

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