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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.03, 1,228.35 and 535.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.03, 1,228.35 and 535.97 is: 739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.03 : 1,228.35 = 535.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.03/1,228.35 = 535.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.03x = 1,228.35 × 535.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.03x = 658,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,352.61/890.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.70

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