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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.16, 1,337.52 and 603.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.16, 1,337.52 and 603.68 is: 905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.16 : 1,337.52 = 603.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.16/1,337.52 = 603.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.16x = 1,337.52 × 603.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.16x = 807,434.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,434.07/892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.03

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