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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.88, 1,339.05 and 406.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.88, 1,339.05 and 406.07 is: 608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.88 : 1,339.05 = 406.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.88/1,339.05 = 406.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.88x = 1,339.05 × 406.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.88x = 543,748.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,748.03/892.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.98

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