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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.75, 1,229.27 and 669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.75, 1,229.27 and 669.32 is: 923.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.75 : 1,229.27 = 669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.75/1,229.27 = 669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.75x = 1,229.27 × 669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.75x = 822,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,775.00/890.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.69

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