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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.48, 1,329.64 and 797.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.48, 1,329.64 and 797.33 is: 1,190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.48 : 1,329.64 = 797.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.48/1,329.64 = 797.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.48x = 1,329.64 × 797.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.48x = 1,060,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,167.68/890.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.55

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