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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.06, 1,338.28 and 453.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.06, 1,338.28 and 453.37 is: 680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.06 : 1,338.28 = 453.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.06/1,338.28 = 453.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.06x = 1,338.28 × 453.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.06x = 606,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,731.52/892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.15

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