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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.63, 1,332.98 and 628.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.63, 1,332.98 and 628.36 is: 941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.63 : 1,332.98 = 628.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.63/1,332.98 = 628.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.63x = 1,332.98 × 628.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.63x = 837,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,581.51/889.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.50

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