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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.89, 1,334.85 and 427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.89, 1,334.85 and 427.59 is: 641.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.89 : 1,334.85 = 427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.89/1,334.85 = 427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.89x = 1,334.85 × 427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.89x = 570,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,768.51/889.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.39

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