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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.63, 1,228.87 and 639.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.63, 1,228.87 and 639.35 is: 882.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.63 : 1,228.87 = 639.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.63/1,228.87 = 639.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.63x = 1,228.87 × 639.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.63x = 785,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,678.03/890.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.16

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