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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.60, 1,335.69 and 578.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.60, 1,335.69 and 578.14 is: 867.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.60 : 1,335.69 = 578.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.60/1,335.69 = 578.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.60x = 1,335.69 × 578.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.60x = 772,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,212.48/890.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.07

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