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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.62, 1,338.18 and 405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.62, 1,338.18 and 405.54 is: 607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.62 : 1,338.18 = 405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.62/1,338.18 = 405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.62x = 1,338.18 × 405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.62x = 542,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,685.52/892.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.97

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