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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.77, 1,333.44 and 564.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.77, 1,333.44 and 564.56 is: 846.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.77 : 1,333.44 = 564.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.77/1,333.44 = 564.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.77x = 1,333.44 × 564.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.77x = 752,806.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,806.89/889.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.07

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