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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.58, 1,339.26 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.58, 1,339.26 and 460.04 is: 690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.58 : 1,339.26 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.58/1,339.26 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.58x = 1,339.26 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.58x = 616,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,113.17/892.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.26

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