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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.86, 1,333.44 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.86, 1,333.44 and 564.96 is: 846.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.86 : 1,333.44 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.86/1,333.44 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.86x = 1,333.44 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.86x = 753,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,340.26/889.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.58

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