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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.85, 1,339.53 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.85, 1,339.53 and 372.58 is: 558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.85 : 1,339.53 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.85/1,339.53 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.85x = 1,339.53 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.85x = 499,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,077.34/892.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.97

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