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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.43, 1,229.88 and 751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.43, 1,229.88 and 751.02 is: 1,037.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.43 : 1,229.88 = 751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.43/1,229.88 = 751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.43x = 1,229.88 × 751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.43x = 923,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,664.48/890.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.32

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