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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.50, 1,227.72 and 627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.50, 1,227.72 and 627.60 is: 866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.50 : 1,227.72 = 627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.50/1,227.72 = 627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.50x = 1,227.72 × 627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.50x = 770,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,517.07/889.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.24

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