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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.01, 1,227.94 and 575.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.01, 1,227.94 and 575.45 is: 793.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.01 : 1,227.94 = 575.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.01/1,227.94 = 575.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.01x = 1,227.94 × 575.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.01x = 706,618.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,618.07/890.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.94

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