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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.26, 1,335.10 and 618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.26, 1,335.10 and 618.10 is: 926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.26 : 1,335.10 = 618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.26/1,335.10 = 618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.26x = 1,335.10 × 618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.26x = 825,225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,225.31/890.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.95

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