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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.67, 1,339.20 and 345.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.67, 1,339.20 and 345.11 is: 517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.67 : 1,339.20 = 345.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.67/1,339.20 = 345.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.67x = 1,339.20 × 345.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.67x = 462,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,171.31/892.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.74

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