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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.08, 1,336.76 and 708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.08, 1,336.76 and 708.64 is: 1,064.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.08 : 1,336.76 = 708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.08/1,336.76 = 708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.08x = 1,336.76 × 708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.08x = 947,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,281.61/890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.27

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