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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.42, 1,336.80 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.42, 1,336.80 and 526.10 is: 788.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.42 : 1,336.80 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.42/1,336.80 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.42x = 1,336.80 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.42x = 703,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,290.48/892.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.07

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