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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.47, 1,333.26 and 715.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.47, 1,333.26 and 715.32 is: 1,072.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.47 : 1,333.26 = 715.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.47/1,333.26 = 715.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.47x = 1,333.26 × 715.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.47x = 953,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,707.54/889.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.22

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