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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.85, 1,229.13 and 576.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.85, 1,229.13 and 576.57 is: 795.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.85 : 1,229.13 = 576.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.85/1,229.13 = 576.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.85x = 1,229.13 × 576.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.85x = 708,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,679.48/890.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.51

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