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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.75, 1,339.81 and 660.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.75, 1,339.81 and 660.27 is: 994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.75 : 1,339.81 = 660.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.75/1,339.81 = 660.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.75x = 1,339.81 × 660.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.75x = 884,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,632.19/889.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.25

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