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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.75, 1,339.14 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.75, 1,339.14 and 379.75 is: 569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.75 : 1,339.14 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.75/1,339.14 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.75x = 1,339.14 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.75x = 508,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,538.42/892.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.63

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