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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.52, 1,337.52 and 567.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.52, 1,337.52 and 567.28 is: 850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.52 : 1,337.52 = 567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.52/1,337.52 = 567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.52x = 1,337.52 × 567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.52x = 758,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,748.35/892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.12

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