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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.98, 1,334 and 715.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.98, 1,334 and 715.82 is: 1,072.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.98 : 1,334 = 715.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.98/1,334 = 715.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.98x = 1,334 × 715.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.98x = 954,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,903.88/889.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.95

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