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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.34, 1,228.50 and 625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.34, 1,228.50 and 625.59 is: 863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.34 : 1,228.50 = 625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.34/1,228.50 = 625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.34x = 1,228.50 × 625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.34x = 768,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,537.32/890.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.20

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