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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.60, 1,338.23 and 429.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.60, 1,338.23 and 429.93 is: 644.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.60 : 1,338.23 = 429.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.60/1,338.23 = 429.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.60x = 1,338.23 × 429.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.60x = 575,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,345.22/892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.57

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