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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.04, 1,331.58 and 734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.04, 1,331.58 and 734.60 is: 1,100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.04 : 1,331.58 = 734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.04/1,331.58 = 734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.04x = 1,331.58 × 734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.04x = 978,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,178.67/889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.26

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