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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.45, 1,335.18 and 565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.45, 1,335.18 and 565 is: 848.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.45 : 1,335.18 = 565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.45/1,335.18 = 565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.45x = 1,335.18 × 565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.45x = 754,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,376.70/889.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.14

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