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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.82, 1,339.44 and 527.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.82, 1,339.44 and 527.90 is: 791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.82 : 1,339.44 = 527.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.82/1,339.44 = 527.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.82x = 1,339.44 × 527.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.82x = 707,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,090.38/892.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.97

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