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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.10, 1,336.70 and 549.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.10, 1,336.70 and 549.38 is: 823.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.10 : 1,336.70 = 549.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.10/1,336.70 = 549.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.10x = 1,336.70 × 549.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.10x = 734,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,350.94/892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.18

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