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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.46, 1,339.36 and 620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.46, 1,339.36 and 620.44 is: 931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.46 : 1,339.36 = 620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.46/1,339.36 = 620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.46x = 1,339.36 × 620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.46x = 830,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,992.52/892.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.13

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