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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.91, 1,333.94 and 426.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.91, 1,333.94 and 426.99 is: 640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.91 : 1,333.94 = 426.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.91/1,333.94 = 426.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.91x = 1,333.94 × 426.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.91x = 569,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,580.11/889.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.05

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