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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.51, 1,339.13 and 405.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.51, 1,339.13 and 405.07 is: 607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.51 : 1,339.13 = 405.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.51/1,339.13 = 405.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.51x = 1,339.13 × 405.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.51x = 542,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,439.36/892.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.77

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