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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.76, 1,337.10 and 378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.76, 1,337.10 and 378.12 is: 567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.76 : 1,337.10 = 378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.76/1,337.10 = 378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.76x = 1,337.10 × 378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.76x = 505,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,584.25/890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.59

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