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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.10, 1,337.78 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.10, 1,337.78 and 315.02 is: 472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.10 : 1,337.78 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.10/1,337.78 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.10x = 1,337.78 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.10x = 421,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,427.46/892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.40

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