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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.27, 1,228.42 and 575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.27, 1,228.42 and 575.96 is: 794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.27 : 1,228.42 = 575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.27/1,228.42 = 575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.27x = 1,228.42 × 575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.27x = 707,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,520.78/890.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.73

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