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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,334.16 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,334.16 and 376.32 is: 564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,334.16 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,334.16 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,334.16 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 502,071.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,071.09/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.18

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