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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.94, 1,333.28 and 656.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.94, 1,333.28 and 656.25 is: 983.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.94 : 1,333.28 = 656.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.94/1,333.28 = 656.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.94x = 1,333.28 × 656.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.94x = 874,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,961.72/889.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.17

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