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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.62, 1,226.98 and 570.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.62, 1,226.98 and 570.62 is: 787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.62 : 1,226.98 = 570.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.62/1,226.98 = 570.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.62x = 1,226.98 × 570.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.62x = 700,136.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,136.37/889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.01

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