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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.58, 1,227.03 and 579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.58, 1,227.03 and 579.08 is: 798.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.58 : 1,227.03 = 579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.58/1,227.03 = 579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.58x = 1,227.03 × 579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.58x = 710,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,549.43/889.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.74

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