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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.37, 1,334.52 and 500.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.37, 1,334.52 and 500.54 is: 750.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.37 : 1,334.52 = 500.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.37/1,334.52 = 500.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.37x = 1,334.52 × 500.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.37x = 667,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,973.97/890.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.22

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