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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.16, 1,229.40 and 596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.16, 1,229.40 and 596.64 is: 824.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.16 : 1,229.40 = 596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.16/1,229.40 = 596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.16x = 1,229.40 × 596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.16x = 733,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,509.22/890.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.02

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