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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.99, 1,334.41 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.99, 1,334.41 and 427.76 is: 641.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.99 : 1,334.41 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.99/1,334.41 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.99x = 1,334.41 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.99x = 570,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,807.22/889.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.36

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