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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.56, 1,335.84 and 582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.56, 1,335.84 and 582.72 is: 874.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.56 : 1,335.84 = 582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.56/1,335.84 = 582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.56x = 1,335.84 × 582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.56x = 778,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,420.68/890.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.08

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