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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.40, 1,225.47 and 639.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.40, 1,225.47 and 639.92 is: 881.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.40 : 1,225.47 = 639.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.40/1,225.47 = 639.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.40x = 1,225.47 × 639.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.40x = 784,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,196.64/889.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.72

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