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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.22, 1,335.70 and 500.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.22, 1,335.70 and 500.50 is: 750.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.22 : 1,335.70 = 500.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.22/1,335.70 = 500.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.22x = 1,335.70 × 500.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.22x = 668,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,517.85/890.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.96

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