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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.41, 1,335.70 and 519.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.41, 1,335.70 and 519.99 is: 780.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.41 : 1,335.70 = 519.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.41/1,335.70 = 519.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.41x = 1,335.70 × 519.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.41x = 694,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,548.04/890.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.03

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