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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.62, 1,339.08 and 405.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.62, 1,339.08 and 405.71 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.62 : 1,339.08 = 405.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.62/1,339.08 = 405.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.62x = 1,339.08 × 405.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.62x = 543,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,277.23/892.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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