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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.54, 1,333.52 and 659.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.54, 1,333.52 and 659.07 is: 986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.54 : 1,333.52 = 659.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.54/1,333.52 = 659.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.54x = 1,333.52 × 659.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.54x = 878,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,879.73/890.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.91

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