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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.30, 1,224.48 and 764.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.30, 1,224.48 and 764.74 is: 1,052.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.30 : 1,224.48 = 764.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.30/1,224.48 = 764.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.30x = 1,224.48 × 764.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.30x = 936,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,408.84/889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.97

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