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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.61, 1,227.83 and 694.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.61, 1,227.83 and 694.41 is: 957.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.61 : 1,227.83 = 694.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.61/1,227.83 = 694.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.61x = 1,227.83 × 694.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.61x = 852,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,613.96/890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.34

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