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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.33, 1,229.99 and 703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.33, 1,229.99 and 703.22 is: 971.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.33 : 1,229.99 = 703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.33/1,229.99 = 703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.33x = 1,229.99 × 703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.33x = 864,943.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,943.90/890.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.49

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