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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.46, 1,336.36 and 618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.46, 1,336.36 and 618.44 is: 928.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.46 : 1,336.36 = 618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.46/1,336.36 = 618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.46x = 1,336.36 × 618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.46x = 826,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,458.48/890.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.13

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