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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.75, 1,338.97 and 546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.75, 1,338.97 and 546.02 is: 818.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.75 : 1,338.97 = 546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.75/1,338.97 = 546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.75x = 1,338.97 × 546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.75x = 731,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,104.40/892.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.94

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