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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.72, 1,339.64 and 399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.72, 1,339.64 and 399.13 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.72 : 1,339.64 = 399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.72/1,339.64 = 399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.72x = 1,339.64 × 399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.72x = 534,686.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,686.67/892.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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