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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.48, 1,334.22 and 737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.48, 1,334.22 and 737.16 is: 1,105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.48 : 1,334.22 = 737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.48/1,334.22 = 737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.48x = 1,334.22 × 737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.48x = 983,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,533.62/889.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.74

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