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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.29, 1,339.31 and 567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.29, 1,339.31 and 567.88 is: 852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.29 : 1,339.31 = 567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.29/1,339.31 = 567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.29x = 1,339.31 × 567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.29x = 760,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,567.36/892.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.38

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