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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.30, 1,335.74 and 804.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.30, 1,335.74 and 804.03 is: 1,206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.30 : 1,335.74 = 804.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.30/1,335.74 = 804.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.30x = 1,335.74 × 804.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.30x = 1,073,971.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,971.01/890.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.31

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