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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.30, 1,228.53 and 695.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.30, 1,228.53 and 695.35 is: 960.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.30 : 1,228.53 = 695.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.30/1,228.53 = 695.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.30x = 1,228.53 × 695.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.30x = 854,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,258.34/889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.60

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