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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.86, 1,339.29 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.86, 1,339.29 and 373.23 is: 559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.86 : 1,339.29 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.86/1,339.29 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.86x = 1,339.29 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.86x = 499,863.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,863.21/892.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.85

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