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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.48, 1,335.72 and 738.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.48, 1,335.72 and 738.16 is: 1,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.48 : 1,335.72 = 738.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.48/1,335.72 = 738.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.48x = 1,335.72 × 738.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.48x = 985,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,975.08/890.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.24

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