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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.98, 1,333.88 and 597.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.98, 1,333.88 and 597.46 is: 895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.98 : 1,333.88 = 597.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.98/1,333.88 = 597.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.98x = 1,333.88 × 597.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.98x = 796,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,939.94/889.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.46

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