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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.84, 1,361.61 and 890.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.84, 1,361.61 and 890.42 is: 1,336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.84 : 1,361.61 = 890.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.84/1,361.61 = 890.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.84x = 1,361.61 × 890.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.84x = 1,212,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,397.97/906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.95

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