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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.85, 1,337.90 and 527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.85, 1,337.90 and 527.24 is: 790.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.85 : 1,337.90 = 527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.85/1,337.90 = 527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.85x = 1,337.90 × 527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.85x = 705,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,395.10/892.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.05

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