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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.80, 1,332.90 and 727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.80, 1,332.90 and 727.80 is: 1,090.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.80 : 1,332.90 = 727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.80/1,332.90 = 727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.80x = 1,332.90 × 727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.80x = 970,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,084.62/889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.23

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