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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.20, 1,340.36 and 632.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.20, 1,340.36 and 632.85 is: 950.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.20 : 1,340.36 = 632.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.20/1,340.36 = 632.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.20x = 1,340.36 × 632.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.20x = 848,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,241.01/892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.73

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