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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889, 1,226.94 and 579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889, 1,226.94 and 579.16 is: 799.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889 : 1,226.94 = 579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889/1,226.94 = 579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889x = 1,226.94 × 579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889x = 710,594.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,594.57/889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.32

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