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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.07, 1,335.32 and 662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.07, 1,335.32 and 662.06 is: 993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.07 : 1,335.32 = 662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.07/1,335.32 = 662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.07x = 1,335.32 × 662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.07x = 884,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,051.97/890.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.24

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