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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.18, 1,229.25 and 667.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.18, 1,229.25 and 667.18 is: 919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.18 : 1,229.25 = 667.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.18/1,229.25 = 667.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.18x = 1,229.25 × 667.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.18x = 820,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,131.02/892.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.24

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