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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890, 1,228.96 and 558.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890, 1,228.96 and 558.98 is: 771.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890 : 1,228.96 = 558.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890/1,228.96 = 558.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890x = 1,228.96 × 558.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890x = 686,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,964.06/890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.87

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