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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.86, 1,338.96 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.86, 1,338.96 and 430.50 is: 645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.86 : 1,338.96 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.86/1,338.96 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.86x = 1,338.96 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.86x = 576,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,422.28/892.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.59

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