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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.77, 1,337.12 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.77, 1,337.12 and 430.88 is: 645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.77 : 1,337.12 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.77/1,337.12 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.77x = 1,337.12 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.77x = 576,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,131.04/892.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.33

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