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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.74, 1,334.81 and 612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.74, 1,334.81 and 612.80 is: 918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.74 : 1,334.81 = 612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.74/1,334.81 = 612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.74x = 1,334.81 × 612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.74x = 817,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,978.94/890.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.32

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