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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.11, 1,331.24 and 628.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.11, 1,331.24 and 628.02 is: 940.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.11 : 1,331.24 = 628.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.11/1,331.24 = 628.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.11x = 1,331.24 × 628.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.11x = 836,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,042.20/889.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.31

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