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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.72, 1,227.94 and 558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.72, 1,227.94 and 558.91 is: 770.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.72 : 1,227.94 = 558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.72/1,227.94 = 558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.72x = 1,227.94 × 558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.72x = 686,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,307.95/890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.51

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