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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.59, 1,335.88 and 564.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.59, 1,335.88 and 564.97 is: 847.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.59 : 1,335.88 = 564.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.59/1,335.88 = 564.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.59x = 1,335.88 × 564.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.59x = 754,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,728.78/890.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.45

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