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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.59, 1,228.08 and 609.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.59, 1,228.08 and 609.94 is: 842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.59 : 1,228.08 = 609.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.59/1,228.08 = 609.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.59x = 1,228.08 × 609.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.59x = 749,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,054.33/889.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.02

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