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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.84, 1,335.26 and 478.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.84, 1,335.26 and 478.96 is: 718.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.84 : 1,335.26 = 478.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.84/1,335.26 = 478.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.84x = 1,335.26 × 478.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.84x = 639,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,540.15/889.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.72

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