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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.10, 1,333.58 and 563.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.10, 1,333.58 and 563.75 is: 845.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.10 : 1,333.58 = 563.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.10/1,333.58 = 563.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.10x = 1,333.58 × 563.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.10x = 751,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,805.73/889.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.58

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