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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.27, 1,228.19 and 536.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.27, 1,228.19 and 536.10 is: 739.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.27 : 1,228.19 = 536.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.27/1,228.19 = 536.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.27x = 1,228.19 × 536.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.27x = 658,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,429.98/890.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.59

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