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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.83, 1,228.30 and 669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.83, 1,228.30 and 669.42 is: 924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.83 : 1,228.30 = 669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.83/1,228.30 = 669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.83x = 1,228.30 × 669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.83x = 822,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,248.59/889.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.05

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