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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.75, 1,338.35 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.75, 1,338.35 and 345.33 is: 517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.75 : 1,338.35 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.75/1,338.35 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.75x = 1,338.35 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.75x = 462,172.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,172.41/892.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.70

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