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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.72, 1,338.72 and 737.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.72, 1,338.72 and 737.63 is: 1,108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.72 : 1,338.72 = 737.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.72/1,338.72 = 737.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.72x = 1,338.72 × 737.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.72x = 987,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,473.34/890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.63

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