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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.83, 1,333.85 and 581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.83, 1,333.85 and 581.92 is: 871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.83 : 1,333.85 = 581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.83/1,333.85 = 581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.83x = 1,333.85 × 581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.83x = 776,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,187.75/890.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.31

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