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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.22, 1,332.05 and 610.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.22, 1,332.05 and 610.89 is: 915.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.22 : 1,332.05 = 610.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.22/1,332.05 = 610.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.22x = 1,332.05 × 610.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.22x = 813,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,732.97/889.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.11

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