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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.54, 1,226.93 and 771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.54, 1,226.93 and 771.30 is: 1,063.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.54 : 1,226.93 = 771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.54/1,226.93 = 771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.54x = 1,226.93 × 771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.54x = 946,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,331.11/889.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.84

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