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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.32, 1,337.28 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.32, 1,337.28 and 405.12 is: 607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.32 : 1,337.28 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.32/1,337.28 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.32x = 1,337.28 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.32x = 541,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,758.87/892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.14

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