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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.11, 1,337.72 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.11, 1,337.72 and 526.80 is: 789.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.11 : 1,337.72 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.11/1,337.72 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.11x = 1,337.72 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.11x = 704,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,710.90/892.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.94

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