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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.73, 1,336.21 and 397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.73, 1,336.21 and 397.14 is: 595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.73 : 1,336.21 = 397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.73/1,336.21 = 397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.73x = 1,336.21 × 397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.73x = 530,662.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,662.44/890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.76

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