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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.12, 1,334.08 and 630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.12, 1,334.08 and 630.80 is: 946.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.12 : 1,334.08 = 630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.12/1,334.08 = 630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.12x = 1,334.08 × 630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.12x = 841,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,537.66/889.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.48

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