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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.40, 1,334.52 and 542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.40, 1,334.52 and 542.64 is: 813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.40 : 1,334.52 = 542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.40/1,334.52 = 542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.40x = 1,334.52 × 542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.40x = 724,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,163.93/890.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.30

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