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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.75, 1,336.28 and 397.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.75, 1,336.28 and 397.33 is: 596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.75 : 1,336.28 = 397.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.75/1,336.28 = 397.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.75x = 1,336.28 × 397.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.75x = 530,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,938.81/890.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.06

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