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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.90, 1,335.66 and 544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.90, 1,335.66 and 544.40 is: 816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.90 : 1,335.66 = 544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.90/1,335.66 = 544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.90x = 1,335.66 × 544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.90x = 727,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,130.43/890.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.18

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