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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.61, 1,334.12 and 745.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.61, 1,334.12 and 745.81 is: 1,117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.61 : 1,334.12 = 745.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.61/1,334.12 = 745.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.61x = 1,334.12 × 745.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.61x = 994,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,995.77/890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.21

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