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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.81, 1,339.22 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.81, 1,339.22 and 527.50 is: 791.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.81 : 1,339.22 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.81/1,339.22 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.81x = 1,339.22 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.81x = 706,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,438.55/892.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.25

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