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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.13, 1,228.59 and 540.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.13, 1,228.59 and 540.75 is: 746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.13 : 1,228.59 = 540.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.13/1,228.59 = 540.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.13x = 1,228.59 × 540.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.13x = 664,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,360.04/890.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.36

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