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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.56, 1,338.84 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.56, 1,338.84 and 527.16 is: 790.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.56 : 1,338.84 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.56/1,338.84 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.56x = 1,338.84 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.56x = 705,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,782.89/892.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.74

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