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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.80, 1,337.52 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.80, 1,337.52 and 506.88 is: 759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.80 : 1,337.52 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.80/1,337.52 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.80x = 1,337.52 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.80x = 677,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,962.14/892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.37

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