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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.82, 1,336.44 and 525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.82, 1,336.44 and 525.90 is: 788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.82 : 1,336.44 = 525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.82/1,336.44 = 525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.82x = 1,336.44 × 525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.82x = 702,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,833.80/890.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.97

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