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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.66, 1,336.18 and 525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.66, 1,336.18 and 525.72 is: 788.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.66 : 1,336.18 = 525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.66/1,336.18 = 525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.66x = 1,336.18 × 525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.66x = 702,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,456.55/890.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.69

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