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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.40, 1,227.60 and 693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.40, 1,227.60 and 693.12 is: 955.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.40 : 1,227.60 = 693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.40/1,227.60 = 693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.40x = 1,227.60 × 693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.40x = 850,874.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,874.11/890.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.61

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