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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.68, 1,345.70 and 833.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.68, 1,345.70 and 833.21 is: 1,256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.68 : 1,345.70 = 833.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.68/1,345.70 = 833.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.68x = 1,345.70 × 833.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.68x = 1,121,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,250.70/892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.05

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