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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.19, 1,227.96 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.19, 1,227.96 and 627.75 is: 865.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.19 : 1,227.96 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.19/1,227.96 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.19x = 1,227.96 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.19x = 770,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,851.89/890.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.94

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