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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.24, 1,224.52 and 764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.24, 1,224.52 and 764.76 is: 1,053.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.24 : 1,224.52 = 764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.24/1,224.52 = 764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.24x = 1,224.52 × 764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.24x = 936,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,463.92/889.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.11

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