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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,228.29 and 575.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,228.29 and 575.61 is: 793.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,228.29 = 575.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,228.29 = 575.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,228.29 × 575.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 707,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,016.01/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.62

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