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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.40, 1,339.18 and 405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.40, 1,339.18 and 405.44 is: 608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.40 : 1,339.18 = 405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.40/1,339.18 = 405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.40x = 1,339.18 × 405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.40x = 542,957.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,957.14/892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.42

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