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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.36, 1,226.12 and 623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.36, 1,226.12 and 623.44 is: 859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.36 : 1,226.12 = 623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.36/1,226.12 = 623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.36x = 1,226.12 × 623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.36x = 764,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,410.67/889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.51

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