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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.77, 1,339.67 and 528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.77, 1,339.67 and 528.27 is: 792.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.77 : 1,339.67 = 528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.77/1,339.67 = 528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.77x = 1,339.67 × 528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.77x = 707,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,704.83/892.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.71

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