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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.70, 1,338.60 and 527.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.70, 1,338.60 and 527.60 is: 791.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.70 : 1,338.60 = 527.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.70/1,338.60 = 527.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.70x = 1,338.60 × 527.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.70x = 706,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,245.36/892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.13

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