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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.62, 1,339.20 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.62, 1,339.20 and 344.79 is: 517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.62 : 1,339.20 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.62/1,339.20 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.62x = 1,339.20 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.62x = 461,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,742.77/892.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.29

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