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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.56, 1,225.88 and 640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.56, 1,225.88 and 640.44 is: 882.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.56 : 1,225.88 = 640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.56/1,225.88 = 640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.56x = 1,225.88 × 640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.56x = 785,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,102.59/889.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.57

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