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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.73, 1,229.85 and 576.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.73, 1,229.85 and 576.45 is: 795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.73 : 1,229.85 = 576.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.73/1,229.85 = 576.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.73x = 1,229.85 × 576.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.73x = 708,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,947.03/890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.92

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