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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.47, 1,330.92 and 629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.47, 1,330.92 and 629.73 is: 942.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.47 : 1,330.92 = 629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.47/1,330.92 = 629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.47x = 1,330.92 × 629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.47x = 838,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,120.25/889.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.27

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