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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.76, 1,333.40 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.76, 1,333.40 and 565.12 is: 845.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.76 : 1,333.40 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.76/1,333.40 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.76x = 1,333.40 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.76x = 753,531.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,531.01/890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.94

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