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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.70, 1,227.05 and 668.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.70, 1,227.05 and 668.27 is: 921.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.70 : 1,227.05 = 668.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.70/1,227.05 = 668.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.70x = 1,227.05 × 668.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.70x = 819,996.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,996.03/889.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.65

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