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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.52, 1,334.22 and 519.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.52, 1,334.22 and 519.81 is: 778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.52 : 1,334.22 = 519.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.52/1,334.22 = 519.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.52x = 1,334.22 × 519.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.52x = 693,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,540.90/890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.80

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