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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.96, 1,334.52 and 662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.96, 1,334.52 and 662.48 is: 992.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.96 : 1,334.52 = 662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.96/1,334.52 = 662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.96x = 1,334.52 × 662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.96x = 884,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,092.81/890.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.29

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