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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.87, 1,334.87 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.87, 1,334.87 and 240.59 is: 360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.87 : 1,334.87 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.87/1,334.87 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.87x = 1,334.87 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.87x = 321,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,155.17/889.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.90

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