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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.28, 1,228.86 and 759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.28, 1,228.86 and 759.24 is: 1,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.28 : 1,228.86 = 759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.28/1,228.86 = 759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.28x = 1,228.86 × 759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.28x = 932,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,999.67/890.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.98

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