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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.22, 1,228.25 and 575.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.22, 1,228.25 and 575.49 is: 794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.22 : 1,228.25 = 575.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.22/1,228.25 = 575.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.22x = 1,228.25 × 575.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.22x = 706,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,849.10/890.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.02

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