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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.61, 1,229.58 and 576.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.61, 1,229.58 and 576.02 is: 795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.61 : 1,229.58 = 576.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.61/1,229.58 = 576.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.61x = 1,229.58 × 576.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.61x = 708,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,262.67/890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.26

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