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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.52, 1,228.60 and 704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.52, 1,228.60 and 704.04 is: 971.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.52 : 1,228.60 = 704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.52/1,228.60 = 704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.52x = 1,228.60 × 704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.52x = 864,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,983.54/890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.32

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