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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.07, 1,227.18 and 558.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.07, 1,227.18 and 558.37 is: 769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.07 : 1,227.18 = 558.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.07/1,227.18 = 558.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.07x = 1,227.18 × 558.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.07x = 685,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,220.50/890.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.85

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