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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.58, 1,331.40 and 806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.58, 1,331.40 and 806.46 is: 1,207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.58 : 1,331.40 = 806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.58/1,331.40 = 806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.58x = 1,331.40 × 806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.58x = 1,073,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,720.84/889.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.00

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