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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.08, 1,339.20 and 529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.08, 1,339.20 and 529.20 is: 794.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.08 : 1,339.20 = 529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.08/1,339.20 = 529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.08x = 1,339.20 × 529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.08x = 708,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,704.64/892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.44

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