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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.83, 1,331.91 and 855.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.83, 1,331.91 and 855.81 is: 1,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.83 : 1,331.91 = 855.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.83/1,331.91 = 855.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.83x = 1,331.91 × 855.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.83x = 1,139,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,861.90/889.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.99

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