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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.82, 1,336.50 and 371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.82, 1,336.50 and 371.07 is: 556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.82 : 1,336.50 = 371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.82/1,336.50 = 371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.82x = 1,336.50 × 371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.82x = 495,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,935.06/890.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.72

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