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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.50, 1,333.98 and 617.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.50, 1,333.98 and 617.34 is: 925.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.50 : 1,333.98 = 617.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.50/1,333.98 = 617.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.50x = 1,333.98 × 617.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.50x = 823,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,519.21/889.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.82

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