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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.10, 1,334.07 and 503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.10, 1,334.07 and 503.46 is: 754.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.10 : 1,334.07 = 503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.10/1,334.07 = 503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.10x = 1,334.07 × 503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.10x = 671,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,650.88/890.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.58

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