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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.27, 1,339.22 and 620.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.27, 1,339.22 and 620.11 is: 930.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.27 : 1,339.22 = 620.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.27/1,339.22 = 620.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.27x = 1,339.22 × 620.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.27x = 830,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,463.71/892.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.73

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