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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,227.06 and 750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,227.06 and 750.24 is: 1,034.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,227.06 = 750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,227.06 = 750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,227.06 × 750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 920,589.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,589.49/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.46

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