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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.33, 1,333.68 and 426.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.33, 1,333.68 and 426.71 is: 639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.33 : 1,333.68 = 426.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.33/1,333.68 = 426.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.33x = 1,333.68 × 426.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.33x = 569,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,087.92/890.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.19

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