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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.84, 1,336.80 and 598.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.84, 1,336.80 and 598.79 is: 898.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.84 : 1,336.80 = 598.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.84/1,336.80 = 598.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.84x = 1,336.80 × 598.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.84x = 800,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,462.47/890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.55

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