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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.33, 1,227.13 and 610.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.33, 1,227.13 and 610.07 is: 840.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.33 : 1,227.13 = 610.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.33/1,227.13 = 610.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.33x = 1,227.13 × 610.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.33x = 748,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,627.54/890.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.85

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