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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.18, 1,339.35 and 649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.18, 1,339.35 and 649.18 is: 974.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.18 : 1,339.35 = 649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.18/1,339.35 = 649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.18x = 1,339.35 × 649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.18x = 869,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,479.23/892.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.56

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