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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.97, 1,336.95 and 480.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.97, 1,336.95 and 480.09 is: 720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.97 : 1,336.95 = 480.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.97/1,336.95 = 480.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.97x = 1,336.95 × 480.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.97x = 641,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,856.33/890.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.41

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