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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.38, 1,335.60 and 674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.38, 1,335.60 and 674.76 is: 1,009.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.38 : 1,335.60 = 674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.38/1,335.60 = 674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.38x = 1,335.60 × 674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.38x = 901,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,209.46/892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.89

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