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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.24, 1,334.96 and 708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.24, 1,334.96 and 708.88 is: 1,064.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.24 : 1,334.96 = 708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.24/1,334.96 = 708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.24x = 1,334.96 × 708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.24x = 946,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,326.44/889.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.20

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