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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.56, 1,227.84 and 741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.56, 1,227.84 and 741.16 is: 1,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.56 : 1,227.84 = 741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.56/1,227.84 = 741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.56x = 1,227.84 × 741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.56x = 910,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,025.89/890.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.86

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