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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.94, 1,332.96 and 734.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.94, 1,332.96 and 734.11 is: 1,099.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.94 : 1,332.96 = 734.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.94/1,332.96 = 734.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.94x = 1,332.96 × 734.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.94x = 978,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,539.27/889.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.56

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