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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.48, 1,226.87 and 702.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.48, 1,226.87 and 702.67 is: 969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.48 : 1,226.87 = 702.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.48/1,226.87 = 702.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.48x = 1,226.87 × 702.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.48x = 862,081.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,081.23/889.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.20

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