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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.93, 1,334.70 and 583.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.93, 1,334.70 and 583.93 is: 875.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.93 : 1,334.70 = 583.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.93/1,334.70 = 583.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.93x = 1,334.70 × 583.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.93x = 779,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,371.37/889.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.77

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