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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.84, 1,337.10 and 618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.84, 1,337.10 and 618.16 is: 925.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.84 : 1,337.10 = 618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.84/1,337.10 = 618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.84x = 1,337.10 × 618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.84x = 826,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,541.74/892.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.74

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