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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.37, 1,333.75 and 564.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.37, 1,333.75 and 564.36 is: 846.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.37 : 1,333.75 = 564.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.37/1,333.75 = 564.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.37x = 1,333.75 × 564.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.37x = 752,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,715.15/889.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.35

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