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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.44, 1,332.21 and 733.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.44, 1,332.21 and 733.61 is: 1,098.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.44 : 1,332.21 = 733.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.44/1,332.21 = 733.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.44x = 1,332.21 × 733.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.44x = 977,322.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,322.58/889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.81

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