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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.22, 1,339.20 and 430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.22, 1,339.20 and 430.25 is: 645.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.22 : 1,339.20 = 430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.22/1,339.20 = 430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.22x = 1,339.20 × 430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.22x = 576,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,184.10/892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.79

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