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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.76, 1,341.35 and 661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.76, 1,341.35 and 661.28 is: 995.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.76 : 1,341.35 = 661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.76/1,341.35 = 661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.76x = 1,341.35 × 661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.76x = 887,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,007.93/890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.79

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