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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.60, 1,333.74 and 504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.60, 1,333.74 and 504.68 is: 755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.60 : 1,333.74 = 504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.60/1,333.74 = 504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.60x = 1,333.74 × 504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.60x = 673,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,111.90/890.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.80

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