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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.84, 1,336.76 and 479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.84, 1,336.76 and 479.96 is: 720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.84 : 1,336.76 = 479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.84/1,336.76 = 479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.84x = 1,336.76 × 479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.84x = 641,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,591.33/890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.21

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