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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.31, 1,339.10 and 405.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.31, 1,339.10 and 405.42 is: 608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.31 : 1,339.10 = 405.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.31/1,339.10 = 405.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.31x = 1,339.10 × 405.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.31x = 542,895.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,895.89/892.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.42

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