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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.75, 1,336.13 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.75, 1,336.13 and 282.75 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.75 : 1,336.13 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.75/1,336.13 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.75x = 1,336.13 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.75x = 377,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,790.76/890.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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