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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.31, 1,339.07 and 673.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.31, 1,339.07 and 673.11 is: 1,010.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.31 : 1,339.07 = 673.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.31/1,339.07 = 673.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.31x = 1,339.07 × 673.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.31x = 901,338.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,338.04/892.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.12

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