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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.19, 1,337.91 and 566.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.19, 1,337.91 and 566.94 is: 849.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.19 : 1,337.91 = 566.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.19/1,337.91 = 566.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.19x = 1,337.91 × 566.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.19x = 758,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,514.70/893.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.22

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