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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.04, 1,337.64 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.04, 1,337.64 and 344.48 is: 516.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.04 : 1,337.64 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.04/1,337.64 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.04x = 1,337.64 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.04x = 460,790.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,790.23/892.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.56

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