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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.80, 1,337.40 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.80, 1,337.40 and 567 is: 849.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.80 : 1,337.40 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.80/1,337.40 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.80x = 1,337.40 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.80x = 758,305.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,305.80/892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.36

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