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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.42, 1,333.80 and 524.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.42, 1,333.80 and 524.09 is: 785.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.42 : 1,333.80 = 524.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.42/1,333.80 = 524.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.42x = 1,333.80 × 524.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.42x = 699,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,034.58/890.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.07

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