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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.37, 1,337.92 and 642.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.37, 1,337.92 and 642.35 is: 963.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.37 : 1,337.92 = 642.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.37/1,337.92 = 642.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.37x = 1,337.92 × 642.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.37x = 859,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,414.65/892.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.07

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