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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.16, 1,332.66 and 615.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.16, 1,332.66 and 615.72 is: 921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.16 : 1,332.66 = 615.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.16/1,332.66 = 615.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.16x = 1,332.66 × 615.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.16x = 820,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,545.42/890.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.80

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