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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.71, 1,339.20 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.71, 1,339.20 and 315.54 is: 473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.71 : 1,339.20 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.71/1,339.20 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.71x = 1,339.20 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.71x = 422,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,571.17/892.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.36

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