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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.52, 1,335.41 and 560.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.52, 1,335.41 and 560.55 is: 841.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.52 : 1,335.41 = 560.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.52/1,335.41 = 560.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.52x = 1,335.41 × 560.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.52x = 748,561.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,561.27/889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.54

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