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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.50, 1,344.02 and 663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.50, 1,344.02 and 663.03 is: 998.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.50 : 1,344.02 = 663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.50/1,344.02 = 663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.50x = 1,344.02 × 663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.50x = 891,122.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,122.27/892.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.46

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