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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.11, 1,335.20 and 631.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.11, 1,335.20 and 631.27 is: 946.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.11 : 1,335.20 = 631.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.11/1,335.20 = 631.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.11x = 1,335.20 × 631.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.11x = 842,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,869.94/890.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.93

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