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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.08, 1,338.12 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.08, 1,338.12 and 315.12 is: 472.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.08 : 1,338.12 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.08/1,338.12 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.08x = 1,338.12 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.08x = 421,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,668.37/892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.68

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