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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.60, 1,339.91 and 372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.60, 1,339.91 and 372.99 is: 559.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.60 : 1,339.91 = 372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.60/1,339.91 = 372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.60x = 1,339.91 × 372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.60x = 499,773.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,773.03/892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.91

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