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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,337.04 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,337.04 and 378.24 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,337.04 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,337.04 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,337.04 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 505,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,722.01/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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