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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.65, 1,227.15 and 654.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.65, 1,227.15 and 654.21 is: 902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.65 : 1,227.15 = 654.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.65/1,227.15 = 654.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.65x = 1,227.15 × 654.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.65x = 802,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,813.80/889.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.39

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