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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.22, 1,336.64 and 428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.22, 1,336.64 and 428.63 is: 642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.22 : 1,336.64 = 428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.22/1,336.64 = 428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.22x = 1,336.64 × 428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.22x = 572,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,915.18/892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.13

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