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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.37, 1,228.55 and 669.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.37, 1,228.55 and 669.87 is: 924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.37 : 1,228.55 = 669.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.37/1,228.55 = 669.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.37x = 1,228.55 × 669.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.37x = 822,965.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,965.44/890.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.30

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