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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.64, 1,333.08 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.64, 1,333.08 and 524.52 is: 785.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.64 : 1,333.08 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.64/1,333.08 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.64x = 1,333.08 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.64x = 699,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,227.12/890.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.08

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