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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.23, 1,410.62 and 889.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.23, 1,410.62 and 889.38 is: 1,331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.23 : 1,410.62 = 889.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.23/1,410.62 = 889.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.23x = 1,410.62 × 889.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.23x = 1,254,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,572.77/942.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.49

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