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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.37, 1,338.56 and 586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.37, 1,338.56 and 586.16 is: 879.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.37 : 1,338.56 = 586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.37/1,338.56 = 586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.37x = 1,338.56 × 586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.37x = 784,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,607.40/892.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.24

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