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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.10, 1,334.18 and 565.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.10, 1,334.18 and 565.64 is: 847.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.10 : 1,334.18 = 565.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.10/1,334.18 = 565.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.10x = 1,334.18 × 565.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.10x = 754,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,665.58/890.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.84

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