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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.91, 1,228.32 and 732.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.91, 1,228.32 and 732.96 is: 1,010.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.91 : 1,228.32 = 732.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.91/1,228.32 = 732.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.91x = 1,228.32 × 732.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.91x = 900,309.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,309.43/890.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.55

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