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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.32, 1,336.06 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.32, 1,336.06 and 566.08 is: 848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.32 : 1,336.06 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.32/1,336.06 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.32x = 1,336.06 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.32x = 756,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,316.84/891.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.54

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