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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.13, 1,229.03 and 575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.13, 1,229.03 and 575.58 is: 794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.13 : 1,229.03 = 575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.13/1,229.03 = 575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.13x = 1,229.03 × 575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.13x = 707,405.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,405.09/890.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.72

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