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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.04, 1,226.50 and 756.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.04, 1,226.50 and 756.87 is: 1,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.04 : 1,226.50 = 756.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.04/1,226.50 = 756.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.04x = 1,226.50 × 756.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.04x = 928,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,301.06/890.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.99

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