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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.47, 1,333.39 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.47, 1,333.39 and 564.52 is: 847.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.47 : 1,333.39 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.47/1,333.39 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.47x = 1,333.39 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.47x = 752,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,722.55/888.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.21

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