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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.33, 1,340.37 and 545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.33, 1,340.37 and 545.86 is: 819.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.33 : 1,340.37 = 545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.33/1,340.37 = 545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.33x = 1,340.37 × 545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.33x = 731,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,654.37/892.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.94

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