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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.40, 1,337.78 and 507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.40, 1,337.78 and 507.38 is: 760.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.40 : 1,337.78 = 507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.40/1,337.78 = 507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.40x = 1,337.78 × 507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.40x = 678,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,756.13/892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.60

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