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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.20, 1,336.26 and 457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.20, 1,336.26 and 457.24 is: 686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.20 : 1,336.26 = 457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.20/1,336.26 = 457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.20x = 1,336.26 × 457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.20x = 610,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,991.52/890.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.35

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