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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892, 1,338 and 459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892, 1,338 and 459.04 is: 688.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892 : 1,338 = 459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892/1,338 = 459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892x = 1,338 × 459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892x = 614,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,195.52/892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.56

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