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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.06, 1,338.27 and 632.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.06, 1,338.27 and 632.15 is: 948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.06 : 1,338.27 = 632.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.06/1,338.27 = 632.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.06x = 1,338.27 × 632.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.06x = 845,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,984.22/892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.35

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