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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.09, 1,337.32 and 617.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.09, 1,337.32 and 617.30 is: 925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.09 : 1,337.32 = 617.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.09/1,337.32 = 617.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.09x = 1,337.32 × 617.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.09x = 825,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,526.74/892.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.38

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