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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.84, 1,334.64 and 583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.84, 1,334.64 and 583.32 is: 873.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.84 : 1,334.64 = 583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.84/1,334.64 = 583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.84x = 1,334.64 × 583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.84x = 778,522.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,522.20/890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.92

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