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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.58, 1,336.32 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.58, 1,336.32 and 526.08 is: 789.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.58 : 1,336.32 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.58/1,336.32 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.58x = 1,336.32 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.58x = 703,011.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,011.23/890.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.39

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