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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.77, 1,336.87 and 458.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.77, 1,336.87 and 458.05 is: 687.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.77 : 1,336.87 = 458.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.77/1,336.87 = 458.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.77x = 1,336.87 × 458.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.77x = 612,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,350.53/890.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.44

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