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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.84, 1,339.08 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.84, 1,339.08 and 315.58 is: 473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.84 : 1,339.08 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.84/1,339.08 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.84x = 1,339.08 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.84x = 422,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,586.87/892.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.31

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