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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.08, 1,336.32 and 458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.08, 1,336.32 and 458.64 is: 687.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.08 : 1,336.32 = 458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.08/1,336.32 = 458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.08x = 1,336.32 × 458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.08x = 612,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,889.80/892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.03

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