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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.98, 1,333.37 and 543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.98, 1,333.37 and 543.14 is: 813.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.98 : 1,333.37 = 543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.98/1,333.37 = 543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.98x = 1,333.37 × 543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.98x = 724,206.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,206.58/889.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.73

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