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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.16, 1,338.24 and 405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.16, 1,338.24 and 405.56 is: 608.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.16 : 1,338.24 = 405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.16/1,338.24 = 405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.16x = 1,338.24 × 405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.16x = 542,736.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,736.61/892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.34

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