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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.01, 1,333.58 and 648.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.01, 1,333.58 and 648.44 is: 972.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.01 : 1,333.58 = 648.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.01/1,333.58 = 648.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.01x = 1,333.58 × 648.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.01x = 864,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,736.71/889.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.70

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