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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.07, 1,338.10 and 526.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.07, 1,338.10 and 526.35 is: 789.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.07 : 1,338.10 = 526.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.07/1,338.10 = 526.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.07x = 1,338.10 × 526.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.07x = 704,308.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,308.94/892.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.53

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