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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.57, 1,341.93 and 731.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.57, 1,341.93 and 731.81 is: 1,102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.57 : 1,341.93 = 731.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.57/1,341.93 = 731.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.57x = 1,341.93 × 731.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.57x = 982,028.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,028.34/890.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.70

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