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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.57, 1,225.94 and 640.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.57, 1,225.94 and 640.46 is: 882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.57 : 1,225.94 = 640.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.57/1,225.94 = 640.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.57x = 1,225.94 × 640.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.57x = 785,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,165.53/889.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.63

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