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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.70, 1,228.44 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.70, 1,228.44 and 595.50 is: 821.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.70 : 1,228.44 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.70/1,228.44 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.70x = 1,228.44 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.70x = 731,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,536.02/890.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.30

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