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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.03, 1,227.71 and 557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.03, 1,227.71 and 557.89 is: 769.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.03 : 1,227.71 = 557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.03/1,227.71 = 557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.03x = 1,227.71 × 557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.03x = 684,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,925.46/890.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.55

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