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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,334.72 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,334.72 and 548.16 is: 821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,334.72 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,334.72 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,334.72 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 731,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,640.12/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.26

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