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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.80, 1,336.77 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.80, 1,336.77 and 545.58 is: 816.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.80 : 1,336.77 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.80/1,336.77 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.80x = 1,336.77 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.80x = 729,314.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,314.98/892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.89

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