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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.01, 1,332.29 and 563.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.01, 1,332.29 and 563.79 is: 844.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.01 : 1,332.29 = 563.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.01/1,332.29 = 563.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.01x = 1,332.29 × 563.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.01x = 751,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,131.78/889.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.91

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