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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.92, 1,335.57 and 601.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.92, 1,335.57 and 601.75 is: 902.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.92 : 1,335.57 = 601.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.92/1,335.57 = 601.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.92x = 1,335.57 × 601.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.92x = 803,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,679.25/890.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.08

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