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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.52, 1,342.62 and 765.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.52, 1,342.62 and 765.80 is: 1,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.52 : 1,342.62 = 765.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.52/1,342.62 = 765.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.52x = 1,342.62 × 765.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.52x = 1,028,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,178.40/892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.99

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