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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.12, 1,336.80 and 599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.12, 1,336.80 and 599.32 is: 898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.12 : 1,336.80 = 599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.12/1,336.80 = 599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.12x = 1,336.80 × 599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.12x = 801,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,170.98/892.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.05

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