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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.87, 1,389.73 and 890.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.87, 1,389.73 and 890.75 is: 1,326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.87 : 1,389.73 = 890.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.87/1,389.73 = 890.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.87x = 1,389.73 × 890.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.87x = 1,237,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,892.82/932.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.98

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