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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.04, 1,228.56 and 756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.04, 1,228.56 and 756.20 is: 1,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.04 : 1,228.56 = 756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.04/1,228.56 = 756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.04x = 1,228.56 × 756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.04x = 929,037.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,037.07/889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.99

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