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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.05, 1,338.66 and 481.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.05, 1,338.66 and 481.47 is: 722.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.05 : 1,338.66 = 481.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.05/1,338.66 = 481.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.05x = 1,338.66 × 481.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.05x = 644,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,524.63/892.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.52

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