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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.02, 1,227.63 and 579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.02, 1,227.63 and 579.52 is: 799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.02 : 1,227.63 = 579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.02/1,227.63 = 579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.02x = 1,227.63 × 579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.02x = 711,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,436.14/890.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.35

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