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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.84, 1,228.64 and 576.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.84, 1,228.64 and 576.15 is: 794.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.84 : 1,228.64 = 576.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.84/1,228.64 = 576.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.84x = 1,228.64 × 576.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.84x = 707,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,878.06/890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.62

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