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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.54, 1,339.08 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.54, 1,339.08 and 527.10 is: 790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.54 : 1,339.08 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.54/1,339.08 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.54x = 1,339.08 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.54x = 705,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,829.07/892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.81

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