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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.42, 1,333.20 and 601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.42, 1,333.20 and 601.28 is: 900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.42 : 1,333.20 = 601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.42/1,333.20 = 601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.42x = 1,333.20 × 601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.42x = 801,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,626.50/890.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.28

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