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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.08, 1,226.24 and 734.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.08, 1,226.24 and 734.56 is: 1,011.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.08 : 1,226.24 = 734.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.08/1,226.24 = 734.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.08x = 1,226.24 × 734.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.08x = 900,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,746.85/890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.98

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