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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.96, 1,334.34 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.96, 1,334.34 and 564.60 is: 847.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.96 : 1,334.34 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.96/1,334.34 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.96x = 1,334.34 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.96x = 753,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,368.36/888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.47

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