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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.28, 1,228.12 and 558.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.28, 1,228.12 and 558.08 is: 769.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.28 : 1,228.12 = 558.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.28/1,228.12 = 558.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.28x = 1,228.12 × 558.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.28x = 685,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,389.21/890.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.86

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