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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.32, 1,228.50 and 669.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.32, 1,228.50 and 669.96 is: 925.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.32 : 1,228.50 = 669.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.32/1,228.50 = 669.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.32x = 1,228.50 × 669.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.32x = 823,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,045.86/889.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.48

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