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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.84, 1,335.32 and 428.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.84, 1,335.32 and 428.33 is: 642.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.84 : 1,335.32 = 428.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.84/1,335.32 = 428.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.84x = 1,335.32 × 428.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.84x = 571,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,955.47/890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.04

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