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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.86, 1,227.38 and 637.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.86, 1,227.38 and 637.56 is: 879.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.86 : 1,227.38 = 637.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.86/1,227.38 = 637.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.86x = 1,227.38 × 637.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.86x = 782,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,528.39/889.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.38

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