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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.32, 1,228.92 and 595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.32, 1,228.92 and 595.66 is: 822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.32 : 1,228.92 = 595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.32/1,228.92 = 595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.32x = 1,228.92 × 595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.32x = 732,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,018.49/890.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.20

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