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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.22, 1,333.84 and 698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.22, 1,333.84 and 698.06 is: 1,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.22 : 1,333.84 = 698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.22/1,333.84 = 698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.22x = 1,333.84 × 698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.22x = 931,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,100.35/889.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.10

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