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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,230.60 and 716.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,230.60 and 716.88 is: 990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,230.60 = 716.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,230.60 = 716.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,230.60 × 716.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 882,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,192.53/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.25

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