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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.60, 1,337.52 and 526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.60, 1,337.52 and 526.98 is: 789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.60 : 1,337.52 = 526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.60/1,337.52 = 526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.60x = 1,337.52 × 526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.60x = 704,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,846.29/892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.66

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