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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.53, 1,339.29 and 481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.53, 1,339.29 and 481.64 is: 722.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.53 : 1,339.29 = 481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.53/1,339.29 = 481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.53x = 1,339.29 × 481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.53x = 645,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,048.94/892.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.72

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