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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.52, 1,226.94 and 579.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.52, 1,226.94 and 579.02 is: 798.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.52 : 1,226.94 = 579.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.52/1,226.94 = 579.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.52x = 1,226.94 × 579.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.52x = 710,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,422.80/889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.66

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