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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.22, 1,227.26 and 558.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.22, 1,227.26 and 558.41 is: 769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.22 : 1,227.26 = 558.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.22/1,227.26 = 558.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.22x = 1,227.26 × 558.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.22x = 685,311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,311.46/890.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.82

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