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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.10, 1,333.65 and 565.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.10, 1,333.65 and 565.90 is: 848.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.10 : 1,333.65 = 565.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.10/1,333.65 = 565.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.10x = 1,333.65 × 565.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.10x = 754,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,712.54/889.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.85

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