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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.42, 1,228.77 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.42, 1,228.77 and 492.08 is: 679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.42 : 1,228.77 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.42/1,228.77 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.42x = 1,228.77 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.42x = 604,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,647.00/890.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.06

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