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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.38, 1,226.16 and 679.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.38, 1,226.16 and 679.68 is: 937.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.38 : 1,226.16 = 679.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.38/1,226.16 = 679.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.38x = 1,226.16 × 679.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.38x = 833,396.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,396.43/889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.05

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