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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.74, 1,334.13 and 612.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.74, 1,334.13 and 612.42 is: 918.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.74 : 1,334.13 = 612.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.74/1,334.13 = 612.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.74x = 1,334.13 × 612.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.74x = 817,047.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,047.89/889.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.30

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