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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.95, 1,226.89 and 610.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.95, 1,226.89 and 610.90 is: 841.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.95 : 1,226.89 = 610.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.95/1,226.89 = 610.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.95x = 1,226.89 × 610.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.95x = 749,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,497.91/890.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.23

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