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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.64, 1,228.88 and 639.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.64, 1,228.88 and 639.36 is: 882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.64 : 1,228.88 = 639.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.64/1,228.88 = 639.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.64x = 1,228.88 × 639.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.64x = 785,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,696.72/890.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.17

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