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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.02, 1,334.67 and 564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.02, 1,334.67 and 564.80 is: 846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.02 : 1,334.67 = 564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.02/1,334.67 = 564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.02x = 1,334.67 × 564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.02x = 753,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,821.62/891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.02

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