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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.08, 1,334.32 and 427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.08, 1,334.32 and 427.56 is: 640.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.08 : 1,334.32 = 427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.08/1,334.32 = 427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.08x = 1,334.32 × 427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.08x = 570,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,501.86/890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.96

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