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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.52, 1,226.32 and 750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.52, 1,226.32 and 750.20 is: 1,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.52 : 1,226.32 = 750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.52/1,226.32 = 750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.52x = 1,226.32 × 750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.52x = 919,985.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,985.26/889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.25

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