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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.73, 1,334.67 and 681.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.73, 1,334.67 and 681.80 is: 1,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.73 : 1,334.67 = 681.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.73/1,334.67 = 681.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.73x = 1,334.67 × 681.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.73x = 909,978.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,978.01/889.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.76

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