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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.96, 1,334.86 and 735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.96, 1,334.86 and 735.28 is: 1,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.96 : 1,334.86 = 735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.96/1,334.86 = 735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.96x = 1,334.86 × 735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.96x = 981,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,495.86/889.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.85

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