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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.70, 1,336.05 and 566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.70, 1,336.05 and 566.70 is: 850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.70 : 1,336.05 = 566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.70/1,336.05 = 566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.70x = 1,336.05 × 566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.70x = 757,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,139.54/890.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.05

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