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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.75, 1,335.87 and 266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.75, 1,335.87 and 266.17 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.75 : 1,335.87 = 266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.75/1,335.87 = 266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.75x = 1,335.87 × 266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.75x = 355,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,568.52/890.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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