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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.26, 1,337.22 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.26, 1,337.22 and 481.50 is: 721.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.26 : 1,337.22 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.26/1,337.22 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.26x = 1,337.22 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.26x = 643,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,871.43/892.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.62

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