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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.82, 1,332.45 and 672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.82, 1,332.45 and 672.30 is: 1,005.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.82 : 1,332.45 = 672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.82/1,332.45 = 672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.82x = 1,332.45 × 672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.82x = 895,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,806.14/890.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.60

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