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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.19, 1,339.91 and 777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.19, 1,339.91 and 777.44 is: 1,167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.19 : 1,339.91 = 777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.19/1,339.91 = 777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.19x = 1,339.91 × 777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.19x = 1,041,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,702.01/892.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.58

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