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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.33, 1,340.55 and 527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.33, 1,340.55 and 527.38 is: 792.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.33 : 1,340.55 = 527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.33/1,340.55 = 527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.33x = 1,340.55 × 527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.33x = 706,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,979.26/892.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.28

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