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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.27, 1,335.97 and 526.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.27, 1,335.97 and 526.83 is: 788.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.27 : 1,335.97 = 526.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.27/1,335.97 = 526.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.27x = 1,335.97 × 526.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.27x = 703,829.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,829.08/892.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.81

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