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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.63, 1,336.76 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.63, 1,336.76 and 452.18 is: 678.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.63 : 1,336.76 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.63/1,336.76 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.63x = 1,336.76 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.63x = 604,460.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,460.61/890.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.69

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