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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.59, 1,227.91 and 609.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.59, 1,227.91 and 609.71 is: 841.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.59 : 1,227.91 = 609.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.59/1,227.91 = 609.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.59x = 1,227.91 × 609.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.59x = 748,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,670.55/889.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.59

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