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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.08, 1,332.96 and 718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.08, 1,332.96 and 718.72 is: 1,076.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.08 : 1,332.96 = 718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.08/1,332.96 = 718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.08x = 1,332.96 × 718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.08x = 958,025.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,025.01/890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.34

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