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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.76, 1,338.60 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.76, 1,338.60 and 344.48 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.76 : 1,338.60 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.76/1,338.60 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.76x = 1,338.60 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.76x = 461,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,124.27/892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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