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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.98, 1,229.65 and 541.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.98, 1,229.65 and 541.66 is: 747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.98 : 1,229.65 = 541.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.98/1,229.65 = 541.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.98x = 1,229.65 × 541.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.98x = 666,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,052.22/890.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.55

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