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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.72, 1,333.41 and 683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.72, 1,333.41 and 683.62 is: 1,024.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.72 : 1,333.41 = 683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.72/1,333.41 = 683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.72x = 1,333.41 × 683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.72x = 911,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,545.74/889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.53

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