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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.34, 1,339.02 and 481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.34, 1,339.02 and 481.46 is: 722.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.34 : 1,339.02 = 481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.34/1,339.02 = 481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.34x = 1,339.02 × 481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.34x = 644,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,684.57/892.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.47

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