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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.50, 1,228.89 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.50, 1,228.89 and 541.12 is: 746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.50 : 1,228.89 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.50/1,228.89 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.50x = 1,228.89 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.50x = 664,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,976.96/890.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.75

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