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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.04, 1,228.22 and 536.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.04, 1,228.22 and 536.18 is: 739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.04 : 1,228.22 = 536.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.04/1,228.22 = 536.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.04x = 1,228.22 × 536.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.04x = 658,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,547.00/890.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.91

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