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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.69, 1,339.44 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.69, 1,339.44 and 430.38 is: 645.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.69 : 1,339.44 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.69/1,339.44 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.69x = 1,339.44 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.69x = 576,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,466.57/892.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.77

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