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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.28, 1,347.72 and 890.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.28, 1,347.72 and 890.88 is: 1,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.28 : 1,347.72 = 890.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.28/1,347.72 = 890.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.28x = 1,347.72 × 890.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.28x = 1,200,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,656.79/893.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.10

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