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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.74, 1,227.96 and 668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.74, 1,227.96 and 668.34 is: 922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.74 : 1,227.96 = 668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.74/1,227.96 = 668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.74x = 1,227.96 × 668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.74x = 820,694.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,694.79/889.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.40

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