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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.03, 1,335.47 and 520.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.03, 1,335.47 and 520.71 is: 779.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.03 : 1,335.47 = 520.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.03/1,335.47 = 520.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.03x = 1,335.47 × 520.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.03x = 695,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,395.41/892.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.57

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