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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.35, 1,334.33 and 643.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.35, 1,334.33 and 643.98 is: 965.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.35 : 1,334.33 = 643.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.35/1,334.33 = 643.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.35x = 1,334.33 × 643.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.35x = 859,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,281.83/890.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.11

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