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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.88, 1,335.62 and 744.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.88, 1,335.62 and 744.53 is: 1,117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.88 : 1,335.62 = 744.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.88/1,335.62 = 744.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.88x = 1,335.62 × 744.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.88x = 994,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,409.16/889.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.46

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