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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.16, 1,336.08 and 771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.16, 1,336.08 and 771.20 is: 1,154.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.16 : 1,336.08 = 771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.16/1,336.08 = 771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.16x = 1,336.08 × 771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.16x = 1,030,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,384.90/892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.93

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