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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.34, 1,334.82 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.34, 1,334.82 and 524.64 is: 786.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.34 : 1,334.82 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.34/1,334.82 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.34x = 1,334.82 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.34x = 700,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,299.96/890.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.55

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