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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.70, 1,334.97 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.70, 1,334.97 and 427.74 is: 641.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.70 : 1,334.97 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.70/1,334.97 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.70x = 1,334.97 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.70x = 571,020.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,020.07/890.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.09

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