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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.86, 1,339.32 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.86, 1,339.32 and 379.50 is: 569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.86 : 1,339.32 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.86/1,339.32 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.86x = 1,339.32 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.86x = 508,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,271.94/892.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.26

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