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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.81, 1,339.74 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.81, 1,339.74 and 563.76 is: 846.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.81 : 1,339.74 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.81/1,339.74 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.81x = 1,339.74 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.81x = 755,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,291.82/891.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.92

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