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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.06, 1,337.72 and 566.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.06, 1,337.72 and 566.81 is: 849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.06 : 1,337.72 = 566.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.06/1,337.72 = 566.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.06x = 1,337.72 × 566.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.06x = 758,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,233.07/893.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.03

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