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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.79, 1,334.79 and 565.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.79, 1,334.79 and 565.47 is: 847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.79 : 1,334.79 = 565.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.79/1,334.79 = 565.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.79x = 1,334.79 × 565.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.79x = 754,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,783.70/890.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.32

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