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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.96, 1,228.80 and 681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.96, 1,228.80 and 681.20 is: 939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.96 : 1,228.80 = 681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.96/1,228.80 = 681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.96x = 1,228.80 × 681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.96x = 837,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,058.56/890.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.50

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