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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.91, 1,226.41 and 640.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.91, 1,226.41 and 640.79 is: 883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.91 : 1,226.41 = 640.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.91/1,226.41 = 640.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.91x = 1,226.41 × 640.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.91x = 785,872.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,872.73/889.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.10

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