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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,228.30 and 575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,228.30 and 575.30 is: 794.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,228.30 = 575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,228.30 = 575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,228.30 × 575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 706,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,642.62/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.05

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