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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.18, 1,335.40 and 601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.18, 1,335.40 and 601 is: 901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.18 : 1,335.40 = 601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.18/1,335.40 = 601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.18x = 1,335.40 × 601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.18x = 802,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,575.40/890.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.59

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