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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.28, 1,338.42 and 833.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.28, 1,338.42 and 833.96 is: 1,250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.28 : 1,338.42 = 833.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.28/1,338.42 = 833.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.28x = 1,338.42 × 833.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.28x = 1,116,188.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,188.74/892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.94

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