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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.38, 1,334.07 and 564.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.38, 1,334.07 and 564.06 is: 846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.38 : 1,334.07 = 564.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.38/1,334.07 = 564.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.38x = 1,334.07 × 564.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.38x = 752,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,495.52/889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.09

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