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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.06, 1,335.05 and 597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.06, 1,335.05 and 597.68 is: 896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.06 : 1,335.05 = 597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.06/1,335.05 = 597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.06x = 1,335.05 × 597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.06x = 797,930.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,930.27/890.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.50

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