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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.22, 1,339.43 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.22, 1,339.43 and 424.14 is: 636.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.22 : 1,339.43 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.22/1,339.43 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.22x = 1,339.43 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.22x = 568,105.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,105.84/892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.73

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