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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.64, 1,339.20 and 642.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.64, 1,339.20 and 642.78 is: 964.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.64 : 1,339.20 = 642.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.64/1,339.20 = 642.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.64x = 1,339.20 × 642.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.64x = 860,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,810.98/892.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.34

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