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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.27, 1,338.41 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.27, 1,338.41 and 403.84 is: 605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.27 : 1,338.41 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.27/1,338.41 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.27x = 1,338.41 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.27x = 540,503.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,503.49/892.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.76

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