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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,230.30 and 759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,230.30 and 759.12 is: 1,048.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,230.30 = 759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,230.30 = 759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,230.30 × 759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 933,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,945.34/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.34

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