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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.80, 1,336.40 and 525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.80, 1,336.40 and 525.40 is: 788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.80 : 1,336.40 = 525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.80/1,336.40 = 525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.80x = 1,336.40 × 525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.80x = 702,144.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,144.56/890.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.22

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