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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.09, 1,336.92 and 544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.09, 1,336.92 and 544.60 is: 816.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.09 : 1,336.92 = 544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.09/1,336.92 = 544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.09x = 1,336.92 × 544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.09x = 728,086.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,086.63/892.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.16

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