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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.19, 1,333.34 and 734.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.19, 1,333.34 and 734.36 is: 1,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.19 : 1,333.34 = 734.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.19/1,333.34 = 734.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.19x = 1,333.34 × 734.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.19x = 979,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,147.89/890.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.93

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