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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.25, 1,333.91 and 628.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.25, 1,333.91 and 628.97 is: 942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.25 : 1,333.91 = 628.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.25/1,333.91 = 628.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.25x = 1,333.91 × 628.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.25x = 838,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,994.28/890.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.43

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