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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.76, 1,332.90 and 566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.76, 1,332.90 and 566.76 is: 848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.76 : 1,332.90 = 566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.76/1,332.90 = 566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.76x = 1,332.90 × 566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.76x = 755,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,434.40/890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.08

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