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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.55, 1,335.96 and 525.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.55, 1,335.96 and 525.51 is: 788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.55 : 1,335.96 = 525.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.55/1,335.96 = 525.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.55x = 1,335.96 × 525.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.55x = 702,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,060.34/890.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.34

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