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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.53, 1,228.87 and 536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.53, 1,228.87 and 536.50 is: 740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.53 : 1,228.87 = 536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.53/1,228.87 = 536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.53x = 1,228.87 × 536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.53x = 659,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,288.76/890.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.33

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