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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.21, 1,226.45 and 653.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.21, 1,226.45 and 653.09 is: 900.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.21 : 1,226.45 = 653.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.21/1,226.45 = 653.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.21x = 1,226.45 × 653.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.21x = 800,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,976.10/889.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.77

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