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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.38, 1,227.84 and 617.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.38, 1,227.84 and 617.01 is: 851.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.38 : 1,227.84 = 617.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.38/1,227.84 = 617.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.38x = 1,227.84 × 617.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.38x = 757,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,594.74/889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.83

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