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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.19, 1,338.10 and 453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.19, 1,338.10 and 453.17 is: 679.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.19 : 1,338.10 = 453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.19/1,338.10 = 453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.19x = 1,338.10 × 453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.19x = 606,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,386.78/892.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.66

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