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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.81, 1,341.24 and 564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.81, 1,341.24 and 564.76 is: 848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.81 : 1,341.24 = 564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.81/1,341.24 = 564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.81x = 1,341.24 × 564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.81x = 757,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,478.70/892.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.42

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