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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.32, 1,332.54 and 565.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.32, 1,332.54 and 565.32 is: 847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.32 : 1,332.54 = 565.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.32/1,332.54 = 565.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.32x = 1,332.54 × 565.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.32x = 753,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,311.51/889.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.06

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