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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.65, 1,336.26 and 525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.65, 1,336.26 and 525.52 is: 788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.65 : 1,336.26 = 525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.65/1,336.26 = 525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.65x = 1,336.26 × 525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.65x = 702,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,231.36/890.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.45

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