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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.04, 1,333.20 and 428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.04, 1,333.20 and 428.20 is: 641.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.04 : 1,333.20 = 428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.04/1,333.20 = 428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.04x = 1,333.20 × 428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.04x = 570,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,876.24/890.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.41

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