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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.02, 1,332.74 and 641.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.02, 1,332.74 and 641.61 is: 961.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.02 : 1,332.74 = 641.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.02/1,332.74 = 641.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.02x = 1,332.74 × 641.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.02x = 855,100.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,100.92/889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.85

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