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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.64, 1,337.40 and 566.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.64, 1,337.40 and 566.64 is: 850.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.64 : 1,337.40 = 566.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.64/1,337.40 = 566.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.64x = 1,337.40 × 566.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.64x = 757,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,824.34/890.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.88

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