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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.67, 1,336.47 and 601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.67, 1,336.47 and 601.50 is: 902.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.67 : 1,336.47 = 601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.67/1,336.47 = 601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.67x = 1,336.47 × 601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.67x = 803,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,886.71/890.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.56

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