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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.11, 1,227.78 and 591.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.11, 1,227.78 and 591.35 is: 815.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.11 : 1,227.78 = 591.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.11/1,227.78 = 591.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.11x = 1,227.78 × 591.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.11x = 726,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,047.70/890.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.68

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