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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.28, 1,332.48 and 726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.28, 1,332.48 and 726.56 is: 1,088.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.28 : 1,332.48 = 726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.28/1,332.48 = 726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.28x = 1,332.48 × 726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.28x = 968,126.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,126.67/889.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.66

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