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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.56, 1,415.77 and 890.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.56, 1,415.77 and 890.98 is: 1,334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.56 : 1,415.77 = 890.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.56/1,415.77 = 890.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.56x = 1,415.77 × 890.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.56x = 1,261,422.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,422.75/945.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.05

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