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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.37, 1,230.32 and 767.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.37, 1,230.32 and 767.77 is: 1,058.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.37 : 1,230.32 = 767.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.37/1,230.32 = 767.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.37x = 1,230.32 × 767.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.37x = 944,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,601.63/892.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.53

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