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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.59, 1,229.06 and 536.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.59, 1,229.06 and 536.57 is: 740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.59 : 1,229.06 = 536.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.59/1,229.06 = 536.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.59x = 1,229.06 × 536.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.59x = 659,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,476.72/890.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.49

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