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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.61, 1,338.45 and 522.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.61, 1,338.45 and 522.54 is: 783.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.61 : 1,338.45 = 522.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.61/1,338.45 = 522.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.61x = 1,338.45 × 522.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.61x = 699,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,393.66/892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.54

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