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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.19, 1,332.53 and 581.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.19, 1,332.53 and 581.37 is: 870.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.19 : 1,332.53 = 581.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.19/1,332.53 = 581.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.19x = 1,332.53 × 581.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.19x = 774,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,690.06/890.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.25

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