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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.44, 1,333.72 and 734.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.44, 1,333.72 and 734.62 is: 1,100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.44 : 1,333.72 = 734.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.44/1,333.72 = 734.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.44x = 1,333.72 × 734.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.44x = 979,777.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,777.39/890.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.33

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