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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.87, 1,333.68 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.87, 1,333.68 and 660.80 is: 989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.87 : 1,333.68 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.87/1,333.68 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.87x = 1,333.68 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.87x = 881,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,295.74/890.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.25

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