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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,335.36 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,335.36 and 505.92 is: 758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,335.36 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,335.36 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,335.36 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 675,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,585.33/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.33

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