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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.80, 1,331.02 and 681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.80, 1,331.02 and 681.34 is: 1,018.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.80 : 1,331.02 = 681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.80/1,331.02 = 681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.80x = 1,331.02 × 681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.80x = 906,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,877.17/890.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.05

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