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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.09, 1,337.85 and 567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.09, 1,337.85 and 567.90 is: 852.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.09 : 1,337.85 = 567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.09/1,337.85 = 567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.09x = 1,337.85 × 567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.09x = 759,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,765.02/891.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.62

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