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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,333.12 and 673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,333.12 and 673.76 is: 1,009.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,333.12 = 673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,333.12 = 673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,333.12 × 673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 898,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,202.93/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.31

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