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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.62, 1,229.04 and 680.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.62, 1,229.04 and 680.64 is: 940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.62 : 1,229.04 = 680.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.62/1,229.04 = 680.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.62x = 1,229.04 × 680.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.62x = 836,533.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,533.79/889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.33

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