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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.70, 1,229.29 and 669.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.70, 1,229.29 and 669.27 is: 923.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.70 : 1,229.29 = 669.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.70/1,229.29 = 669.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.70x = 1,229.29 × 669.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.70x = 822,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,719.38/890.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.68

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