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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.11, 1,334.83 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.11, 1,334.83 and 427.76 is: 641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.11 : 1,334.83 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.11/1,334.83 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.11x = 1,334.83 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.11x = 570,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,984.74/890.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.48

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