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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.26, 1,337.04 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.26, 1,337.04 and 398.16 is: 596.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.26 : 1,337.04 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.26/1,337.04 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.26x = 1,337.04 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.26x = 532,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,355.85/892.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.64

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