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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.86, 1,334.80 and 583.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.86, 1,334.80 and 583.66 is: 875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.86 : 1,334.80 = 583.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.86/1,334.80 = 583.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.86x = 1,334.80 × 583.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.86x = 779,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,071.77/889.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.50

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