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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.19, 1,336.30 and 582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.19, 1,336.30 and 582.39 is: 874.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.19 : 1,336.30 = 582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.19/1,336.30 = 582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.19x = 1,336.30 × 582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.19x = 778,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,246.30/890.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.25

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