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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.15, 1,227.89 and 579.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.15, 1,227.89 and 579.65 is: 799.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.15 : 1,227.89 = 579.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.15/1,227.89 = 579.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.15x = 1,227.89 × 579.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.15x = 711,741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,741.75/890.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.58

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