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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.08, 1,227.75 and 575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.08, 1,227.75 and 575.74 is: 794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.08 : 1,227.75 = 575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.08/1,227.75 = 575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.08x = 1,227.75 × 575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.08x = 706,864.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,864.79/890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.16

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