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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.33, 1,228.37 and 680.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.33, 1,228.37 and 680.81 is: 939.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.33 : 1,228.37 = 680.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.33/1,228.37 = 680.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.33x = 1,228.37 × 680.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.33x = 836,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,277.03/890.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.29

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