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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.40, 1,334.85 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.40, 1,334.85 and 617.02 is: 925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.40 : 1,334.85 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.40/1,334.85 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.40x = 1,334.85 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.40x = 823,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,629.15/890.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.01

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