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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.08, 1,324.73 and 792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.08, 1,324.73 and 792.08 is: 1,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.08 : 1,324.73 = 792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.08/1,324.73 = 792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.08x = 1,324.73 × 792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.08x = 1,049,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,294.46/889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.20

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