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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.50, 1,226.85 and 653.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.50, 1,226.85 and 653.37 is: 901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.50 : 1,226.85 = 653.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.50/1,226.85 = 653.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.50x = 1,226.85 × 653.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.50x = 801,586.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,586.98/889.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.17

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