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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.02, 1,333.17 and 563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.02, 1,333.17 and 563.80 is: 844.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.02 : 1,333.17 = 563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.02/1,333.17 = 563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.02x = 1,333.17 × 563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.02x = 751,641.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,641.25/890.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.52

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