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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.76, 1,338.89 and 546.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.76, 1,338.89 and 546.03 is: 818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.76 : 1,338.89 = 546.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.76/1,338.89 = 546.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.76x = 1,338.89 × 546.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.76x = 731,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,071.38/892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.89

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