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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.95, 1,334.94 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.95, 1,334.94 and 403.14 is: 604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.95 : 1,334.94 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.95/1,334.94 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.95x = 1,334.94 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.95x = 538,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,167.71/889.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.72

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