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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.29, 1,334.07 and 753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.29, 1,334.07 and 753.60 is: 1,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.29 : 1,334.07 = 753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.29/1,334.07 = 753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.29x = 1,334.07 × 753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.29x = 1,005,360.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,360.15/890.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.25

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