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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.06, 1,334.27 and 716.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.06, 1,334.27 and 716.15 is: 1,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.06 : 1,334.27 = 716.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.06/1,334.27 = 716.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.06x = 1,334.27 × 716.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.06x = 955,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,537.46/889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.77

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