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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.64, 1,229.43 and 595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.64, 1,229.43 and 595.80 is: 822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.64 : 1,229.43 = 595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.64/1,229.43 = 595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.64x = 1,229.43 × 595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.64x = 732,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,491.42/890.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.43

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