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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.40, 1,337.70 and 429.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.40, 1,337.70 and 429.50 is: 643.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.40 : 1,337.70 = 429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.40/1,337.70 = 429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.40x = 1,337.70 × 429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.40x = 574,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,542.15/892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.82

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