Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.24, 1,228.46 and 642
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 890.24, 1,228.46 and 642 is: 885.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
890.24 : 1,228.46 = 642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
890.24/1,228.46 = 642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
890.24x = 1,228.46 × 642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
890.24x = 788,668.11 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 788,668.11/890.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885.91
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