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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.12, 1,229.74 and 681.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.12, 1,229.74 and 681.14 is: 941.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.12 : 1,229.74 = 681.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.12/1,229.74 = 681.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.12x = 1,229.74 × 681.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.12x = 837,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,625.10/890.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.02

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