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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.93, 1,336.29 and 560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.93, 1,336.29 and 560.90 is: 841.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.93 : 1,336.29 = 560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.93/1,336.29 = 560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.93x = 1,336.29 × 560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.93x = 749,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,523.12/890.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.28

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