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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.81, 1,336.72 and 810.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.81, 1,336.72 and 810.62 is: 1,213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.81 : 1,336.72 = 810.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.81/1,336.72 = 810.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.81x = 1,336.72 × 810.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.81x = 1,083,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,577.31/892.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.68

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