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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.62, 1,334.44 and 564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.62, 1,334.44 and 564.32 is: 846.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.62 : 1,334.44 = 564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.62/1,334.44 = 564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.62x = 1,334.44 × 564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.62x = 753,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,051.18/889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.49

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