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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.08, 1,228.53 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.08, 1,228.53 and 541.06 is: 746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.08 : 1,228.53 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.08/1,228.53 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.08x = 1,228.53 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.08x = 664,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,708.44/890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.80

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