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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.50, 1,333.76 and 612.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.50, 1,333.76 and 612.18 is: 917.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.50 : 1,333.76 = 612.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.50/1,333.76 = 612.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.50x = 1,333.76 × 612.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.50x = 816,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,501.20/889.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.93

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