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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.93, 1,335.17 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.93, 1,335.17 and 501.12 is: 750.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.93 : 1,335.17 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.93/1,335.17 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.93x = 1,335.17 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.93x = 669,080.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,080.39/890.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.99

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