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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.39, 1,332.06 and 726.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.39, 1,332.06 and 726.85 is: 1,088.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.39 : 1,332.06 = 726.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.39/1,332.06 = 726.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.39x = 1,332.06 × 726.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.39x = 968,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,207.81/889.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.62

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