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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.70, 1,226.55 and 610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.70, 1,226.55 and 610.65 is: 840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.70 : 1,226.55 = 610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.70/1,226.55 = 610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.70x = 1,226.55 × 610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.70x = 748,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,992.76/890.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.90

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