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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.48, 1,228.20 and 669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.48, 1,228.20 and 669.44 is: 923.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.48 : 1,228.20 = 669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.48/1,228.20 = 669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.48x = 1,228.20 × 669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.48x = 822,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,206.21/890.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.33

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