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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.33, 1,338.02 and 632.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.33, 1,338.02 and 632.85 is: 948.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.33 : 1,338.02 = 632.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.33/1,338.02 = 632.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.33x = 1,338.02 × 632.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.33x = 846,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,760.15/892.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.93

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