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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.32, 1,334.56 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.32, 1,334.56 and 565.08 is: 847.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.32 : 1,334.56 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.32/1,334.56 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.32x = 1,334.56 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.32x = 754,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,133.16/890.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.04

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