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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.00, 1,425.92 and 890.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.00, 1,425.92 and 890.33 is: 1,336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.00 : 1,425.92 = 890.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.00/1,425.92 = 890.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.00x = 1,425.92 × 890.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.00x = 1,269,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,527.77/950.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.34

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