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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,324.08 and 870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,324.08 and 870.48 is: 1,295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,324.08 = 870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,324.08 = 870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,324.08 × 870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 1,152,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,585.16/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.16

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