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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.76, 1,337.58 and 453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.76, 1,337.58 and 453.53 is: 679.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.76 : 1,337.58 = 453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.76/1,337.58 = 453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.76x = 1,337.58 × 453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.76x = 606,636.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,636.00/892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.51

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