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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.41, 1,336.21 and 583.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.41, 1,336.21 and 583.49 is: 873.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.41 : 1,336.21 = 583.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.41/1,336.21 = 583.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.41x = 1,336.21 × 583.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.41x = 779,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,665.17/892.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.66

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