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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.10, 1,331.73 and 745.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.10, 1,331.73 and 745.10 is: 1,116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.10 : 1,331.73 = 745.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.10/1,331.73 = 745.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.10x = 1,331.73 × 745.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.10x = 992,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,272.02/889.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.04

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