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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.28, 1,332.79 and 852.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.28, 1,332.79 and 852.22 is: 1,275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.28 : 1,332.79 = 852.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.28/1,332.79 = 852.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.28x = 1,332.79 × 852.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.28x = 1,135,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,830.29/890.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.81

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