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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.52, 1,339.98 and 567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.52, 1,339.98 and 567.08 is: 851.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.52 : 1,339.98 = 567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.52/1,339.98 = 567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.52x = 1,339.98 × 567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.52x = 759,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,875.86/892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.38

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