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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.84, 1,336.92 and 686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.84, 1,336.92 and 686.92 is: 1,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.84 : 1,336.92 = 686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.84/1,336.92 = 686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.84x = 1,336.92 × 686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.84x = 918,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,357.09/892.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.58

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