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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.62, 1,337.10 and 718.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.62, 1,337.10 and 718.35 is: 1,076.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.62 : 1,337.10 = 718.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.62/1,337.10 = 718.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.62x = 1,337.10 × 718.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.62x = 960,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,505.79/892.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.05

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