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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.54, 1,338.23 and 429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.54, 1,338.23 and 429.39 is: 643.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.54 : 1,338.23 = 429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.54/1,338.23 = 429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.54x = 1,338.23 × 429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.54x = 574,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,623.65/892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.81

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