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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890, 1,227.60 and 540.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890, 1,227.60 and 540.48 is: 745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890 : 1,227.60 = 540.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890/1,227.60 = 540.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890x = 1,227.60 × 540.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890x = 663,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,493.25/890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.50

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