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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.76, 1,229.64 and 760.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.76, 1,229.64 and 760.16 is: 1,050.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.76 : 1,229.64 = 760.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.76/1,229.64 = 760.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.76x = 1,229.64 × 760.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.76x = 934,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,723.14/889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.53

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