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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.55, 1,229.07 and 680.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.55, 1,229.07 and 680.35 is: 938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.55 : 1,229.07 = 680.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.55/1,229.07 = 680.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.55x = 1,229.07 × 680.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.55x = 836,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,194.37/890.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.97

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