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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.53, 1,335.45 and 684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.53, 1,335.45 and 684.24 is: 1,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.53 : 1,335.45 = 684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.53/1,335.45 = 684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.53x = 1,335.45 × 684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.53x = 913,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,773.32/889.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.25

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