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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.38, 1,338.56 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.38, 1,338.56 and 315.25 is: 472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.38 : 1,338.56 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.38/1,338.56 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.38x = 1,338.56 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.38x = 421,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,981.04/892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.87

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