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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.19, 1,227.94 and 558.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.19, 1,227.94 and 558.49 is: 770.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.19 : 1,227.94 = 558.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.19/1,227.94 = 558.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.19x = 1,227.94 × 558.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.19x = 685,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,792.21/890.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.39

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