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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.80, 1,335.98 and 546.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.80, 1,335.98 and 546.21 is: 817.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.80 : 1,335.98 = 546.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.80/1,335.98 = 546.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.80x = 1,335.98 × 546.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.80x = 729,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,727.00/892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.35

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