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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.56, 1,229.64 and 805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.56, 1,229.64 and 805.20 is: 1,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.56 : 1,229.64 = 805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.56/1,229.64 = 805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.56x = 1,229.64 × 805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.56x = 990,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,106.13/892.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.29

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