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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.57, 1,338.73 and 453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.57, 1,338.73 and 453.64 is: 680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.57 : 1,338.73 = 453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.57/1,338.73 = 453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.57x = 1,338.73 × 453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.57x = 607,299.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,299.21/892.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.39

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