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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.63, 1,339.11 and 344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.63, 1,339.11 and 344.77 is: 517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.63 : 1,339.11 = 344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.63/1,339.11 = 344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.63x = 1,339.11 × 344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.63x = 461,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,684.95/892.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.22

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