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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.52, 1,338.78 and 481.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.52, 1,338.78 and 481.85 is: 722.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.52 : 1,338.78 = 481.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.52/1,338.78 = 481.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.52x = 1,338.78 × 481.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.52x = 645,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,089.47/892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.77

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