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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.88, 1,226.91 and 574.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.88, 1,226.91 and 574.61 is: 792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.88 : 1,226.91 = 574.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.88/1,226.91 = 574.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.88x = 1,226.91 × 574.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.88x = 704,994.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,994.76/889.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.24

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