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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.24, 1,332.80 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.24, 1,332.80 and 628.56 is: 941.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.24 : 1,332.80 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.24/1,332.80 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.24x = 1,332.80 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.24x = 837,744.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,744.77/890.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.03

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