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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.40, 1,332.48 and 774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.40, 1,332.48 and 774.20 is: 1,159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.40 : 1,332.48 = 774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.40/1,332.48 = 774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.40x = 1,332.48 × 774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.40x = 1,031,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,606.02/889.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.89

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