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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.22, 1,337.65 and 545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.22, 1,337.65 and 545.50 is: 817.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.22 : 1,337.65 = 545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.22/1,337.65 = 545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.22x = 1,337.65 × 545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.22x = 729,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,688.38/892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.84

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