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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.34, 1,332.90 and 564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.34, 1,332.90 and 564.80 is: 846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.34 : 1,332.90 = 564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.34/1,332.90 = 564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.34x = 1,332.90 × 564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.34x = 752,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,821.92/889.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.50

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