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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.76, 1,228.12 and 575.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.76, 1,228.12 and 575.49 is: 793.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.76 : 1,228.12 = 575.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.76/1,228.12 = 575.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.76x = 1,228.12 × 575.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.76x = 706,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,763.20/890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.44

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