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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.47, 1,227.26 and 771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.47, 1,227.26 and 771.26 is: 1,064.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.47 : 1,227.26 = 771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.47/1,227.26 = 771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.47x = 1,227.26 × 771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.47x = 946,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,532.34/889.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.15

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