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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.11, 1,227.13 and 693.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.11, 1,227.13 and 693.91 is: 956.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.11 : 1,227.13 = 693.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.11/1,227.13 = 693.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.11x = 1,227.13 × 693.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.11x = 851,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,517.78/890.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.64

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