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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.86, 1,333.89 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.86, 1,333.89 and 377.22 is: 565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.86 : 1,333.89 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.86/1,333.89 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.86x = 1,333.89 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.86x = 503,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,169.99/889.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.45

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