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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,227.04 and 624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,227.04 and 624.52 is: 861.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,227.04 = 624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,227.04 = 624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,227.04 × 624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 766,311.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,311.02/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.10

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