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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.90, 1,332.15 and 672.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.90, 1,332.15 and 672.10 is: 1,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.90 : 1,332.15 = 672.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.90/1,332.15 = 672.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.90x = 1,332.15 × 672.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.90x = 895,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,338.02/889.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.11

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