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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.76, 1,333.50 and 735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.76, 1,333.50 and 735.96 is: 1,101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.76 : 1,333.50 = 735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.76/1,333.50 = 735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.76x = 1,333.50 × 735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.76x = 981,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,402.66/890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.76

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