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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.82, 1,227.39 and 640.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.82, 1,227.39 and 640.74 is: 883.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.82 : 1,227.39 = 640.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.82/1,227.39 = 640.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.82x = 1,227.39 × 640.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.82x = 786,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,437.87/889.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.82

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