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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.43, 1,333.53 and 680.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.43, 1,333.53 and 680.18 is: 1,016.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.43 : 1,333.53 = 680.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.43/1,333.53 = 680.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.43x = 1,333.53 × 680.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.43x = 907,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,040.44/892.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.37

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