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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.36, 1,334.58 and 600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.36, 1,334.58 and 600.44 is: 900.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.36 : 1,334.58 = 600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.36/1,334.58 = 600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.36x = 1,334.58 × 600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.36x = 801,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,335.22/890.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.01

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