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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.78, 1,225.37 and 724.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.78, 1,225.37 and 724.63 is: 996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.78 : 1,225.37 = 724.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.78/1,225.37 = 724.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.78x = 1,225.37 × 724.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.78x = 887,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,939.86/890.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.81

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