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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.48, 1,338.16 and 527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.48, 1,338.16 and 527.36 is: 790.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.48 : 1,338.16 = 527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.48/1,338.16 = 527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.48x = 1,338.16 × 527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.48x = 705,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,692.06/892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.71

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