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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.16, 1,339.18 and 430.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.16, 1,339.18 and 430.34 is: 645.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.16 : 1,339.18 = 430.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.16/1,339.18 = 430.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.16x = 1,339.18 × 430.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.16x = 576,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,302.72/892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.96

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