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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.56, 1,338.83 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.56, 1,338.83 and 497.48 is: 746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.56 : 1,338.83 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.56/1,338.83 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.56x = 1,338.83 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.56x = 666,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,045.74/892.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.22

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