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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.20, 1,334.59 and 615.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.20, 1,334.59 and 615.49 is: 922.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.20 : 1,334.59 = 615.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.20/1,334.59 = 615.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.20x = 1,334.59 × 615.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.20x = 821,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,426.80/890.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.74

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