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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.46, 1,228.75 and 610.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.46, 1,228.75 and 610.94 is: 843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.46 : 1,228.75 = 610.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.46/1,228.75 = 610.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.46x = 1,228.75 × 610.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.46x = 750,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,683.33/890.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.03

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