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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.56, 1,229.09 and 669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.56, 1,229.09 and 669.13 is: 923.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.56 : 1,229.09 = 669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.56/1,229.09 = 669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.56x = 1,229.09 × 669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.56x = 822,417.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,417.29/890.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.48

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