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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.30, 1,228.52 and 680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.30, 1,228.52 and 680.60 is: 939.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.30 : 1,228.52 = 680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.30/1,228.52 = 680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.30x = 1,228.52 × 680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.30x = 836,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,130.71/890.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.16

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