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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.29, 1,338.44 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.29, 1,338.44 and 405 is: 607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.29 : 1,338.44 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.29/1,338.44 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.29x = 1,338.44 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.29x = 542,066.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,066.74/892.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.50

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