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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.76, 1,344.80 and 890.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.76, 1,344.80 and 890.56 is: 1,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.76 : 1,344.80 = 890.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.76/1,344.80 = 890.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.76x = 1,344.80 × 890.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.76x = 1,197,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,625.09/973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.90

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