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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.22, 1,227.24 and 785.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.22, 1,227.24 and 785.82 is: 1,083.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.22 : 1,227.24 = 785.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.22/1,227.24 = 785.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.22x = 1,227.24 × 785.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.22x = 964,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,389.74/890.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.32

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