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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.05, 1,332.80 and 616.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.05, 1,332.80 and 616.67 is: 923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.05 : 1,332.80 = 616.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.05/1,332.80 = 616.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.05x = 1,332.80 × 616.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.05x = 821,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,898.02/890.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.43

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