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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.53, 1,338.84 and 527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.53, 1,338.84 and 527.13 is: 790.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.53 : 1,338.84 = 527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.53/1,338.84 = 527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.53x = 1,338.84 × 527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.53x = 705,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,742.73/892.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.72

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