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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.11, 1,335.57 and 728.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.11, 1,335.57 and 728.92 is: 1,093.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.11 : 1,335.57 = 728.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.11/1,335.57 = 728.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.11x = 1,335.57 × 728.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.11x = 973,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,523.68/890.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.71

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