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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.61, 1,337.69 and 546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.61, 1,337.69 and 546.06 is: 818.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.61 : 1,337.69 = 546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.61/1,337.69 = 546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.61x = 1,337.69 × 546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.61x = 730,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,460.37/892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.35

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