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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.25, 1,332.02 and 616.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.25, 1,332.02 and 616.87 is: 922.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.25 : 1,332.02 = 616.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.25/1,332.02 = 616.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.25x = 1,332.02 × 616.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.25x = 821,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,683.18/890.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.98

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