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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.13, 1,337.70 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.13, 1,337.70 and 306.86 is: 460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.13 : 1,337.70 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.13/1,337.70 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.13x = 1,337.70 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.13x = 410,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,486.62/892.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.12

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