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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.61, 1,339.40 and 372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.61, 1,339.40 and 372.97 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.61 : 1,339.40 = 372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.61/1,339.40 = 372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.61x = 1,339.40 × 372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.61x = 499,556.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,556.02/892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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