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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,303.56 and 889.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,303.56 and 889.38 is: 1,228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,303.56 = 889.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,303.56 = 889.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,303.56 × 889.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 1,159,360.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,360.19/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.24

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