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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.02, 1,338.12 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.02, 1,338.12 and 405 is: 607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.02 : 1,338.12 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.02/1,338.12 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.02x = 1,338.12 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.02x = 541,938.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,938.60/892.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.54

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