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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,233 and 875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,233 and 875.88 is: 1,213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,233 = 875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,233 = 875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,233 × 875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 1,079,960.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,960.04/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.55

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