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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.82, 1,334.83 and 565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.82, 1,334.83 and 565.50 is: 847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.82 : 1,334.83 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.82/1,334.83 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.82x = 1,334.83 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.82x = 754,846.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,846.37/890.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.36

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