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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.71, 1,339.75 and 660.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.71, 1,339.75 and 660.23 is: 994.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.71 : 1,339.75 = 660.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.71/1,339.75 = 660.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.71x = 1,339.75 × 660.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.71x = 884,543.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,543.14/889.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.19

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