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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.18, 1,332.52 and 758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.18, 1,332.52 and 758.96 is: 1,136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.18 : 1,332.52 = 758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.18/1,332.52 = 758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.18x = 1,332.52 × 758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.18x = 1,011,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,329.38/890.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.10

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