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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.20, 1,332.59 and 564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.20, 1,332.59 and 564.80 is: 846.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.20 : 1,332.59 = 564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.20/1,332.59 = 564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.20x = 1,332.59 × 564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.20x = 752,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,637.35/889.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.42

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