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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.93, 1,334.48 and 565.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.93, 1,334.48 and 565.65 is: 849.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.93 : 1,334.48 = 565.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.93/1,334.48 = 565.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.93x = 1,334.48 × 565.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.93x = 754,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,845.78/888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.16

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