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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.07, 1,333.62 and 788.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.07, 1,333.62 and 788.01 is: 1,180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.07 : 1,333.62 = 788.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.07/1,333.62 = 788.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.07x = 1,333.62 × 788.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.07x = 1,050,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,905.90/890.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.70

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