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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.28, 1,336.80 and 699.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.28, 1,336.80 and 699.50 is: 1,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.28 : 1,336.80 = 699.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.28/1,336.80 = 699.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.28x = 1,336.80 × 699.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.28x = 935,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,091.60/892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.98

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