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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.46, 1,335.06 and 543.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.46, 1,335.06 and 543.87 is: 815.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.46 : 1,335.06 = 543.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.46/1,335.06 = 543.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.46x = 1,335.06 × 543.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.46x = 726,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,099.08/890.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.42

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