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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.34, 1,334.62 and 615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.34, 1,334.62 and 615.70 is: 923.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.34 : 1,334.62 = 615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.34/1,334.62 = 615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.34x = 1,334.62 × 615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.34x = 821,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,718.86/889.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.96

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