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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.92, 1,228.44 and 751.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.92, 1,228.44 and 751.24 is: 1,035.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.92 : 1,228.44 = 751.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.92/1,228.44 = 751.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.92x = 1,228.44 × 751.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.92x = 922,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,853.27/890.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.84

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