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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.56, 1,333.44 and 565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.56, 1,333.44 and 565.14 is: 847.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.56 : 1,333.44 = 565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.56/1,333.44 = 565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.56x = 1,333.44 × 565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.56x = 753,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,580.28/889.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.14

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