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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.73, 1,332.30 and 658.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.73, 1,332.30 and 658.27 is: 985.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.73 : 1,332.30 = 658.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.73/1,332.30 = 658.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.73x = 1,332.30 × 658.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.73x = 877,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,006.46/889.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.71

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