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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.68, 1,229.48 and 670.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.68, 1,229.48 and 670.27 is: 925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.68 : 1,229.48 = 670.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.68/1,229.48 = 670.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.68x = 1,229.48 × 670.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.68x = 824,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,080.21/890.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.23

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