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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.83, 1,229.06 and 681.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.83, 1,229.06 and 681.31 is: 939.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.83 : 1,229.06 = 681.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.83/1,229.06 = 681.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.83x = 1,229.06 × 681.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.83x = 837,361.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,361.32/890.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.98

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