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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.38, 1,337.34 and 799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.38, 1,337.34 and 799.26 is: 1,197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.38 : 1,337.34 = 799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.38/1,337.34 = 799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.38x = 1,337.34 × 799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.38x = 1,068,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,882.37/892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.79

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