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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.62, 1,339.25 and 481.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.62, 1,339.25 and 481.79 is: 722.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.62 : 1,339.25 = 481.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.62/1,339.25 = 481.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.62x = 1,339.25 × 481.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.62x = 645,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,238.20/892.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.86

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