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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.95, 1,334.91 and 499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.95, 1,334.91 and 499.77 is: 749.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.95 : 1,334.91 = 499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.95/1,334.91 = 499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.95x = 1,334.91 × 499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.95x = 667,147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,147.97/889.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.65

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