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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.73, 1,333.80 and 659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.73, 1,333.80 and 659.27 is: 987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.73 : 1,333.80 = 659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.73/1,333.80 = 659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.73x = 1,333.80 × 659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.73x = 879,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,334.33/890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.21

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