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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.10, 1,335.54 and 457.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.10, 1,335.54 and 457.56 is: 686.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.10 : 1,335.54 = 457.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.10/1,335.54 = 457.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.10x = 1,335.54 × 457.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.10x = 611,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,089.68/890.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.54

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