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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.88, 1,332.48 and 752.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.88, 1,332.48 and 752.64 is: 1,126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.88 : 1,332.48 = 752.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.88/1,332.48 = 752.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.88x = 1,332.48 × 752.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.88x = 1,002,877.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,877.75/889.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.98

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