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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.09, 1,227.38 and 689.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.09, 1,227.38 and 689.47 is: 951.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.09 : 1,227.38 = 689.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.09/1,227.38 = 689.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.09x = 1,227.38 × 689.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.09x = 846,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,235.17/889.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.80

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