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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.34, 1,442.07 and 890.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.34, 1,442.07 and 890.34 is: 1,334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.34 : 1,442.07 = 890.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.34/1,442.07 = 890.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.34x = 1,442.07 × 890.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.34x = 1,283,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,932.60/962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.18

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