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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.87, 1,332.18 and 659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.87, 1,332.18 and 659.80 is: 987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.87 : 1,332.18 = 659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.87/1,332.18 = 659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.87x = 1,332.18 × 659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.87x = 878,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,972.36/889.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.75

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