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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.38, 1,337.19 and 599.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.38, 1,337.19 and 599.26 is: 897.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.38 : 1,337.19 = 599.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.38/1,337.19 = 599.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.38x = 1,337.19 × 599.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.38x = 801,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,324.48/892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.96

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