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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.04, 1,228.26 and 558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.04, 1,228.26 and 558.30 is: 770.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.04 : 1,228.26 = 558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.04/1,228.26 = 558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.04x = 1,228.26 × 558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.04x = 685,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,737.56/890.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.46

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