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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.37, 1,227.67 and 641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.37, 1,227.67 and 641.60 is: 884.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.37 : 1,227.67 = 641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.37/1,227.67 = 641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.37x = 1,227.67 × 641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.37x = 787,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,666.93/890.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.66

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