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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,230.38 and 610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,230.38 and 610.62 is: 843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,230.38 = 610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,230.38 = 610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,230.38 × 610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 751,294.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,294.64/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.32

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