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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.68, 1,339.86 and 460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.68, 1,339.86 and 460.14 is: 690.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.68 : 1,339.86 = 460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.68/1,339.86 = 460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.68x = 1,339.86 × 460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.68x = 616,523.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,523.18/892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.64

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