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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.01, 1,227.55 and 653.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.01, 1,227.55 and 653.88 is: 901.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.01 : 1,227.55 = 653.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.01/1,227.55 = 653.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.01x = 1,227.55 × 653.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.01x = 802,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,670.39/890.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.87

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