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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.12, 1,332.24 and 628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.12, 1,332.24 and 628.12 is: 941.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.12 : 1,332.24 = 628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.12/1,332.24 = 628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.12x = 1,332.24 × 628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.12x = 836,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,806.59/889.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.16

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