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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.10, 1,339.08 and 502.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.10, 1,339.08 and 502.46 is: 754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.10 : 1,339.08 = 502.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.10/1,339.08 = 502.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.10x = 1,339.08 × 502.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.10x = 672,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,834.14/892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.21

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