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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.44, 1,226.52 and 668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.44, 1,226.52 and 668.04 is: 921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.44 : 1,226.52 = 668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.44/1,226.52 = 668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.44x = 1,226.52 × 668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.44x = 819,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,364.42/889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.21

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