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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.12, 1,335.58 and 631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.12, 1,335.58 and 631.80 is: 947.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.12 : 1,335.58 = 631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.12/1,335.58 = 631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.12x = 1,335.58 × 631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.12x = 843,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,819.44/890.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.98

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