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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.72, 1,339.37 and 453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.72, 1,339.37 and 453.75 is: 680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.72 : 1,339.37 = 453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.72/1,339.37 = 453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.72x = 1,339.37 × 453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.72x = 607,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,739.14/892.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.77

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