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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.12, 1,334.37 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.12, 1,334.37 and 647.12 is: 970.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.12 : 1,334.37 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.12/1,334.37 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.12x = 1,334.37 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.12x = 863,503.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,503.28/890.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.09

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