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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.33, 1,332.79 and 695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.33, 1,332.79 and 695.93 is: 1,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.33 : 1,332.79 = 695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.33/1,332.79 = 695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.33x = 1,332.79 × 695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.33x = 927,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,520.14/890.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.78

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