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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.30, 1,226.13 and 667.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.30, 1,226.13 and 667.54 is: 920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.30 : 1,226.13 = 667.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.30/1,226.13 = 667.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.30x = 1,226.13 × 667.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.30x = 818,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,490.82/889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.38

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