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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.01, 1,332.50 and 600.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.01, 1,332.50 and 600.93 is: 899.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.01 : 1,332.50 = 600.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.01/1,332.50 = 600.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.01x = 1,332.50 × 600.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.01x = 800,736.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,736.22/890.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.69

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