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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.98, 1,392.22 and 889.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.98, 1,392.22 and 889.89 is: 1,332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.98 : 1,392.22 = 889.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.98/1,392.22 = 889.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.98x = 1,392.22 × 889.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.98x = 1,238,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,922.66/929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.20

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