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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.64, 1,336.80 and 709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.64, 1,336.80 and 709.04 is: 1,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.64 : 1,336.80 = 709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.64/1,336.80 = 709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.64x = 1,336.80 × 709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.64x = 947,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,844.67/892.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.84

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