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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.72, 1,228.86 and 541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.72, 1,228.86 and 541.40 is: 746.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.72 : 1,228.86 = 541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.72/1,228.86 = 541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.72x = 1,228.86 × 541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.72x = 665,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,304.80/890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.93

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