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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.28, 1,333.82 and 543.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.28, 1,333.82 and 543.42 is: 814.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.28 : 1,333.82 = 543.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.28/1,333.82 = 543.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.28x = 1,333.82 × 543.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.28x = 724,824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,824.46/890.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.15

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