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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.68, 1,334.14 and 761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.68, 1,334.14 and 761.24 is: 1,140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.68 : 1,334.14 = 761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.68/1,334.14 = 761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.68x = 1,334.14 × 761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.68x = 1,015,600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,600.73/890.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.25

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