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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.91, 1,335.17 and 564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.91, 1,335.17 and 564.90 is: 847.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.91 : 1,335.17 = 564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.91/1,335.17 = 564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.91x = 1,335.17 × 564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.91x = 754,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,237.53/889.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.54

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