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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,226.72 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,226.72 and 669.12 is: 922.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,226.72 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,226.72 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,226.72 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 820,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,822.89/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.36

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