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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.65, 1,337.94 and 527.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.65, 1,337.94 and 527.75 is: 791.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.65 : 1,337.94 = 527.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.65/1,337.94 = 527.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.65x = 1,337.94 × 527.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.65x = 706,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,091.15/892.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.01

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