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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.95, 1,334.90 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.95, 1,334.90 and 402.66 is: 603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.95 : 1,334.90 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.95/1,334.90 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.95x = 1,334.90 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.95x = 537,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,510.83/889.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.98

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