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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.60, 1,338.45 and 405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.60, 1,338.45 and 405.10 is: 607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.60 : 1,338.45 = 405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.60/1,338.45 = 405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.60x = 1,338.45 × 405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.60x = 542,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,206.10/892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.45

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