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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.44, 1,227.14 and 641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.44, 1,227.14 and 641.34 is: 883.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.44 : 1,227.14 = 641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.44/1,227.14 = 641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.44x = 1,227.14 × 641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.44x = 787,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,013.97/890.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.85

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