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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.43, 1,336.93 and 544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.43, 1,336.93 and 544.73 is: 816.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.43 : 1,336.93 = 544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.43/1,336.93 = 544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.43x = 1,336.93 × 544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.43x = 728,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,265.88/892.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.05

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