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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.26, 1,337.39 and 544.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.26, 1,337.39 and 544.83 is: 816.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.26 : 1,337.39 = 544.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.26/1,337.39 = 544.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.26x = 1,337.39 × 544.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.26x = 728,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,647.47/892.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.63

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