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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.48, 1,229.58 and 797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.48, 1,229.58 and 797.06 is: 1,100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.48 : 1,229.58 = 797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.48/1,229.58 = 797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.48x = 1,229.58 × 797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.48x = 980,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,049.03/890.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.59

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