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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.60, 1,334.80 and 565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.60, 1,334.80 and 565.24 is: 847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.60 : 1,334.80 = 565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.60/1,334.80 = 565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.60x = 1,334.80 × 565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.60x = 754,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,482.35/890.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.16

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